Take a spirited tour of British history, as told through 50 key documents. From the Magna Carta to Hitler’s letter to Chamberlain agreeing never to go to war, these 50 documents capture some of the most significant moments in English history. Peter and Dan Snow—historians with a wealth of experience in politics, military history, and current affairs—explore the implications and impact of these treasures, which they personally chose. Ten of these documents appear in facsimile form, and all reproductions are the same size as the original.

The Treasures of British History

History

SNOW, Peter

Snow, Dan

Europe

Andre Deutsch

After Napoleon's defeat and exile on Elba in 1814, it looked as if his extraordinary military career had come to an end. But then the Emperor escaped and made a last stand, which climaxed on June 18, 1815, when almost 200,000 Prussian, British, and French soldiers clashed at Waterloo. Published to mark the 200th anniversary, The Battle of Waterloo Experience is a compelling new treatment of the Hundred Days campaign, beautifully illustrated and including reproductions of contemporary letters and documents that graphically portray the background to Napoleon’s final overthrow.

The Battle of Waterloo Experience

National Army Museum

A visually stunning examination of the battle that changed Europe forever: Napoleon’s last stand at Waterloo. In 1814, with Napoleon in exile, it looked as if his career was over. Then the Emperor escaped and made a last stand, which climaxed on June 18, 1815, at Waterloo. This compelling and richly illustrated treatment of the Hundred Days campaign includes reproductions of contemporary letters and documents that graphically portray Napoleon’s final overthrow, as well as information on the armies, commanders, battlefield topography, and the campaign’s consequences for Europe.

The Battle of Waterloo

Product Description Take a spirited tour of British history, as told through 50 key documents. From the Magna Carta to Hitler’s letter to Chamberlain agreeing never to go to war, these 50 documents capture some of the most significant moments in English history. Peter and Dan Snow—celebrated historians with a wealth of experience in politics, military history, and current affairs—explore the implications and impact of these treasures, which they personally chose. The treasures include Churchill’s Finest Hour speech following the Fall of France, a ticket stub to the Beatles’ first concert, and the signatories of the Good Friday Agreement, and they come from The National Archives, the British Museum, the British Library, and the National Records of Scotland. This beautifully designed book is a must-have for all history enthusiasts.Now available in a new format, without removable documents. About the Author Peter Snow is a highly respected journalist, author, and broadcaster. He was ITN’s Diplomatic and Defense Correspondent from 1966 to 1979, and presented BBC’s Newsnight from 1980 to 1997. Dan Snow is a historian who has researched, written, and presented several documentaries and appears regularly on the BBC’s One Show as their “History Man.” His writing has appeared in The Times, the Sunday Times, the Guardian, the Daily Express, and BBC History Magazine.

50 of the most fascinating documents in the history of humankind are beautifully reproduced from national archives and museums around the world - with commentary explaining why the documents are so significant, and how they have shaped or changed the course of history.

Treasures of World History: The Story Of Civilization in 50 Documents

MacMillan, Ann

Ancient Civilizations

Welbeck Publishing

For much of its history, Britain has been ravaged by war and internal strife. Foreign invasions have devastated British society, bitter battles have been fought over social and political rights, and warlords have torn the country asunder in their struggles for dominance. In Battlefield Britain, Peter and Dan Snow tell the story of eight decisive battles that have done much to shape Britain: Boudicca’s Battle with Rome, the Battle of Hastings, the Battle for Wales, the Spanish Armada, the Battle of Naseby, the Battle of Boyne, the Battle of Culloden, and the Battle of Britain. For the first time, groundbreaking computer graphics are used to recreate the ebb and flow of these famous battles in vivid and dramatic detail.

Battlefield Britain: From Boudicca to the Battle of Britain

BBC Books

To understand the 20th-century battles examined in this book is to understand the conflicts that dominated the world's headlines. Former war correspondent Peter Snow and his son, military historian Dan Snow, place each battle in the context of the war in which it played a crucial part. Interviews with veterans provide the perspective of those on the ground, from leaders to foot soldiers, at these pivotal points in history. Compelling narratives bring to life the vast landscapes of modern warfare and the strategies and technologies employed, from the earliest tanks, planes, and artillery of the First World War to the satellite surveillance and laser-guided missiles of the Gulf War.

The World's Greatest 20th Century Battlefields

Military

Greetings!: How to make your own cards ... for birthdays, anniversaries, parties, holidays, special days, any days

Bobbs-Merrill

This work offers a description of the Oxford of the 1990s, both town and gown, illustrating the way the town is caught at a time of change and mirroring the larger trends in society. The author has worked at the Bodleian Library and has lived in Oxford for 20 years.

Oxford Observed: Town and Gown

Travel

John Murray Pubs Ltd

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The Treasures of British History

The Battle of Waterloo Experience

The Battle of Waterloo

The Treasures of British History

Treasures of World History: The Story Of Civilization in 50 Documents

Battlefield Britain: From Boudicca to the Battle of Britain

The World's Greatest 20th Century Battlefields

Greetings!: How to make your own cards ... for birthdays, anniversaries, parties, holidays, special days, any days

Oxford Observed: Town and Gown

Oxford Observed: Town and Gown