One man is sent to marshal the defences & shore up crumbling walls. A man whose name itself means war: a man called Ballista. Alone, Ballista is called to muster the forces & the courage to stand first & to stand hard against the greatest enemy ever to confront the Imperium. ...

From earliest times, women gained access to leadership in times of conflict & proved themselves equal to the challenge of commanding during war. Women leaders abounded in the ancient world from Ireland to Israel, sometimes through the accident of birth, but often rising to power through naked opportunism & raw courage in the ranks
- & it is no accident that women war leaders, like men, are often famous for their strong sexual drive. Wherever there is war, there has often been a woman at the helm. Later ages frequently wrote these women out of history, but their stories have refused to die. From the legendary leader of the Amazons who fought the greatest of Greek heroes, Achilles, to the Iron Ladies of today, the women of both West & East directing military campaigns & leading their countries in war. Presenting an array of fascinating & sometimes little known women war leaders, popular author Rosalind Miles & the acclaimed military historian Robin Cross do full justice to the achievements of these women, some of whose amazing stories have so far never been told. Warrior women include: Penthesilea the Amazons queen, Deborah, Cleopatra VII, Boudicca, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Grace O' Malley, Deborah Samson, Nadezda Durova, Harriet Tubman, Anna Etheridge, Soldaderas, Flora Sandes, Lily Litvak, Women of the Warsaw Ghetto, Hanna Reitsch, Ruth Werner, Jeanne Holm, Margaret Thatcher, Women in Today's Armies, Martha Mc Sally & more...
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Whether fighting single-handed or shoulder-to-shoulder in strict formation, warriors have given their lives to win l&, cities & empires. From the ferocious ancient Assyrians to the fearsome Zulus, Warriors showcases these celebrated fighters, highlighting their battles, acts of heroism, weapons & tactics. Discover how the fearless Spartans were groomed & trained for war from birth, or how Boudiccs, Britainï ½s terrifying warrior queen, rose up in revolt against the mighty Roman army. Learn about the bloodthirsty Aztecs & their custom of ripping out the hearts of living sacrificial victims, & enter the mysterious realm of the ninja, masters of stealth & sabotage! Here are the brutal stories of historyï ½s legendary warriors. Open these pages & enter a thrilling & savage worldï ½ ...

An exhilarating & uplifting account of the lives of sixteen 'warriors' from the last three centuries, h&-picked for their bravery or extraordinary military experience by the eminent military historian, author & ex-editor of the Daily Telegraph, Sir Max Hastings. ...

Details: Ross Kemp has encountered conflict & warfare the world over, broadcasting from some of the most volatile military
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In this volume the author not only investigates the stories behind the great myths & legends of each character, but places each in context to the extent that we are able to distinguish the true elements from pure fable, can learn about his life & times & exploits, & truly place the hero/villain within his world, using the weapons & battle tactics of the day. Deeply researched, with illustrations from diverse sources, & written in a style that will suit historians as well as the newcomer to the subject, this captivating volume will educate & inform but will principally enthuse; the reader will surely be encouraged to begin, or continue, the search for the great personalities of historical myth & reality. The book contains dedicated chapters on the following warriors: King Arthur Dracula Achilles Beowulf Robin Hood Macbeth Hiawatha Roland Cuchulain William Wallace ...

From ancient times to the present day, the worlds finest warriors have been marked out by a stunning variety of dress, tactics ...

Obedience to the Führer. Obedience to the death.

Hitler’s elite SS bodyguards prided themselves on doing whatever

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From distinguished poet & novelist James Cowman comes this essential volume, comprising of a collection of 49 of the most divine love poems by Rumi, as well as a comprehensive introduction to his life & times & his friendship with Shams of Tabriz. ...

A fragile peace is about to be broken…

King Alfred’s son Edward & formidable daughter, Æthelflaed, rule Wessex,

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