Tank Warfare:The Illustrated History of the Tank at War 1914-2000

This military history provides the reader with a guide to tank warfare, including the development of tank tactics and strategy. Also included are details of great tank battles such as Cambrai, Kursk, Chinese Farm and the Gulf War.

Outlining the major political and cultural events, A History of Ancient Egypt is an authoritative and accessible introduction to this fascinating ancient culture.

An accessible chronological narrative that draws on a range of historical sources

Offers an up-to-date survey of ancient Egypt’s history from its origins to its domination by the Roman Empire

Considers social and economic life and the rich culture of ancient Egypt

As with every area of study, success in a history course involves learning the tricks of the trade. THE HISTORY HANDBOOK is a no-nonsense guide to the skills you need to succeed.
The authors offer practical information on how to read primary sources, research historical topics, correctly cite sources, and more. THE HISTORY HANDBOOK also offers tips for Internet research and evaluating online sources.

The History of Western Art is an innovative and challenging reappraisal of how the history of art can be presented and understood. Through a carefully devised modular structure, readers are given insights not only into how and why works of art were created, but also how works in different media relate to each other across time. Here--uniquely--is not the simple, linear "story" of art, but a rich series of stories, told from varying viewpoints.

Twenty Years After, a sequel to the Three Musketeers, continues the adventures of D'Artagnan and his three friends, Porthos, Athos and Aramis during the hectic days of Queen Anne and Cardinal Mazarin. The story recreates one of the most turbulent periods in French history, marked by petty intrigues and beset with internal revolution.