George Forbes Books

If you belong to the Clan Cumming then this clan book is ideal for you - makes a great gift idea. This clan book features the origins of Clan Cumming and delves into their place in history. If you belong to the Clan Cumming then this clan book is ideal for you - makes a great gift idea. This clan book features the origins of Clan Cumming and delves into their place in history. Part of Clan Cumming Step back through your ancestry with this clan book which is a must-have for anyone interested in their clan history! Clan Cumming can trace its roots back to the Norman Conquest - follow a stirring account of the rise and fall of this clan through to present day. Makes a great gift not only for anyone belonging to Clan Cumming but also anyone interested in reading about the past ...

CLAN BOOKSClan Mini Books. Discover your roots in your very own clan or family history book. A comprehensive history of the Scottish clans and their place in the history.

If you belong to the Clan Graham then this clan book is ideal for you - makes a great gift idea. This clan book features the origins of Clan Graham and delves into their place in history. If you belong to the Clan Graham then this clan book is ideal for you - makes a great gift idea. This clan book features the origins of Clan Graham and delves into their place in history. Belong to Clan Graham Trace back your family's exciting history ... The Graham clan were renowned as fighters from the days of the Normans, and they stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Bruce and Wallace, battling for Scottish freedom. Makes a great gift not only for anyone belonging to Clan Graham but also anyone interested in reading about the past ...

Detailed battle plans, full background information, sections on the development of warfare, tactics, equipment and styles of fighting. Scottish history has been shaped and defined by a series of great battles, Bannockburn, Flodden and Culloden have a resonance and impact far beyond Scotland itself. In the first full military history for many years, John Sadler weaves chronicle, narrative, and analysis together in a masterly way, recreating the drama and passion of centuries past. From Celtic warfare, the feudal host and the professional armies of the eighteenth century, to guerrilla warfare, pitched battles, sieges and Border reivers, Scotland is unique in having had almost every major type of warfare take place within its frontiers.

Amidst the impending apocalypse, the narrative explores the urgency of time as humanity faces natural disasters and political chaos. It prompts readers to reflect on their inaction in the face of looming doom and questions whether they will regret their choices when the end arrives. The story captures a sense of impending doom and the weight of human decisions during a critical juncture in existence.

An influential work of astronomy by the Scottish physicist and astronomer George Forbes, first published in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the transit of Venus - an astronomical event of great importance in the 19th century - and includes extensive calculations and observations.

The book presents a series of lectures on electricity, originally delivered in 1888, offering insights into the scientific understanding of the time. It serves as a high-quality reprint of the original edition, preserving the content and context of the lectures for contemporary readers interested in the historical development of electrical science.