The yellow letter arrived on a Saturday, otherwise Henry would have been at school.

The envelope was such a bright,

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When Sir Henry Cooper died in May this year the depth of affection in the tributes that filled the press were a testament to his remarkable popularity. Put simply, Henry Cooper was the nation's favourite boxer; a gentleman & a great sportsman of whom Muhammed Ali
- who Cooper famously floored in 1963
- remarked, Henry Cooper hit me so hard my ancestors in Africa felt it.A" Sir Henry's popularity transcended boxing & he became an even bigger national hero in the years after his retirement at the end of a 27-year fight career in 1971. He was the first person to be twice voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year. During his fighting career he was the only boxer to win three Lonsdale Belts outright, was undefeated European & Empire champion & the British title-holder for more than eleven years. Originally planned as an autobiography, & written using interviews with the author recorded before Sir Henry death, A Hero for All Time is a well-informed & intimate biography that puts his life & extraordinary boxing career into fresh focus. It

Includes:: in-depth summaries of the major fights with new commentaries from Sir Henry. It also

Includes:: many previously untold stories about his boxing career & paints an intimate portrait of a man whose courage, skill & sportsmanship lifted him into the land of sporting legend.





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Henry Halleck has not always fared well with historians. This work presents a Halleck whose cool-headedness in crisis, competence in military management, & unflinching fidelity to principle perhaps didn't win the war for Lincoln, but certainly helped keep him from losing it. ...

In 1972 Henry Moore's sculpture studios in the English countryside at Much Hadham were filled with preparations for his retrospective exhibition in Florence. A small room overlooked a field of sheep, which he began to draw, returning later in the year when they had been shorn. ...

It's the 15th century & the Archbishop of Canterbury, worried over impending legislation that would effectively rob the Church in England of its power & wealth, convinces Henry V to forego this pursuit in favour of laying claim to France. This title presents the historic tale of war & peace between England & France in the reign of Henry V. ...

It's the 15th century & the Archbishop of Canterbury, worried over impending legislation that would effectively rob the Church in England of its power & wealth, convinces Henry V to forego this pursuit in favour of laying claim to France. This title presents the historic tale of war & peace between England & France in the reign of Henry V. ...

It's the 15th century & the Archbishop of Canterbury, worried over impending legislation that would effectively rob the Church in England of its power & wealth, convinces Henry V to forego this pursuit in favour of laying claim to France. The Dauphin's insulting response convinces Henry that the French will only respond to war. ...

A study of the life & reign of Henry VII. S.B. Chrimes explores the circumstances surrounding Henry's acquisition of the throne, examines the personnel & machinery of government, & surveys the king's social, political & economic policies, law enforcement & foreign strategy. ...

Henry VIII, one of the most famous & notorious kings of Engl&, was flamboyant, courageous & headstrong. His life spans a fascinating, important period in history, in which he plays a crucial part. This narrative biography gets deep into the gripping & dramatic chain of events. ...

This captivating biography of perhaps the most charismatic monarch of all time describes Henrys life & love affairs at the English Court together with his political wrangling, military campaigns, & acts of murderous brutality. It focuses not only on his marital endeavours but assesses his abilities as a politician, reformer, military strategist & man of great culture & learning. Included alongside illustrations are many fascinating titbits about life in Tudor Engl&. This makes a great gift for any Tudor enthusiast, as well as for secondary level students studying the Tudor period. ...