The book offers a richly illustrated exploration of Gillingham's notable and obscure locations that have disappeared over time. Through captivating visuals and detailed descriptions, it highlights the historical significance and stories behind these lost places, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the town's past and the changes it has undergone.
The Saffron Banner and the Tiger of Mysore
Focusing on a non-Eurocentric perspective, this work explores the development and execution of maritime strategies by Indian states that effectively challenged British naval dominance in the region. It highlights the historical significance of these strategies and their impact on colonial power dynamics, offering a fresh view on maritime history and the complexities of imperial conflicts.
This book explores the naval cooperation between Britain and Russia, highlighting the often overlooked capabilities of the Russian navy. It delves into the historical context and significance of their maritime partnership, offering insights into naval strategies and the evolution of naval power in the region. Through detailed analysis, it sheds light on the complexities of international relations and the strategic importance of naval forces in shaping geopolitical dynamics.
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Chichester has changed and developed over the last century.
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Chatham has changed and developed over the last century.
Founded in 1570, Chatham Dockyard quickly became one of the most important naval yards for the repair and building of warships, maintaining a pre-eminent position for the next 400 years.
A guided tour of the historic town of Chichester, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.
Ethiopia (1935-6), Spain (1936-9), China (1937 onwards), Mongolia (1939), Finland (1939-40) France (1939-40) were the testing grounds for the aerial fighter tactics of World War Two and even today. In a subject rarely looked at in depth the author explores the lessons learnt, the means by which information was collected and subsequently used.
Explore Chatham's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.
A history of Chichester taking an unusual approach to some known topics while dwelling on the lesser known.