World War Two re-assessed for a new generation, from the 1930s through to the beginnings of the Cold War. This book provides a stimulating and thought-provoking

Imagine the planet, as if from an immense distance of time and space, as a galactic observer might see it—with the kind of objectivity that we, who are enmesh

Originally published: 1998. New edition published in hardcover in 2014.

'a superb volume, complete with maps, and tells the story of a continent from the 18th century to the present day.' -Irish Times

Britain is an island nation and throughout history its navy has been of great importance for its defence. As a consequence it has always had a special significa