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    Condor Legion
    World War I, Complete Illustrated History of
    Complete Illustrated History of World War One
    Old Norse for Modern Times
    The Vietnam War: 1964-1975
    Loki's Wager
    • 2021

      Old Norse for Modern Times

      • 414 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      4.3(34)Add rating

      Never be lost for words again...with this book of lost words.Have you ever wanted to wield the silver tongue of Loki - or to hammer home your point like a Thundergod?Old Norse is the language of legends and the stuff of sagas, the inspiration for Tolkien and Marvel, for award-winning manga and epic videogames. It is the language of cleverly crafted kennings, blood-curdling curses and pithy retorts to Ragnarök.Old Norse for Modern Times gives you the perfect phrase for every contemporary situation - from memorable movie quotes ("We're going to need a bigger boat." Þurfa munu vér skip stærra) to battle-cries to yell on Discord ("Do I look to be in a gaming mood?" Sýnisk Þér ek vera í skapi til leika?), from mead hall musings ("This drink, I like it! ANOTHER!" Líkar mér drykkr Þessi! ANNAN!) to tried-and-tested pickup lines ("Nice tattoo!"? Fagrt er húðflúrið"). With over 500 phrases inside (plus the chance to add your own!) it is the perfect guide for Vikings fans, whether they are re-enactors, role-players, or simply in love with Ragnar.

      Old Norse for Modern Times
    • 2021

      A war as old as time, where fate itself hangs in the balance.In the Vikingverse, the Norse rule the stars with restless fleets and an iron will. But when the thralls rebel, turning to the artifice of Norns to help them escape their bondage, the natural order is thrown into chaos. The Jötunn War has been fought across the Nine Homeworlds to contain the threat, a battle against the stuff of ancient nightmares, red in tooth and claw. Utgard is the rebellion's last redoubt, an indignity the Empire plans to cleanse with flame and fury.The Jotunn War - Go big or go home in a body bag.

      The Jotunn War
    • 2020

      THERE ARE SOME BOUNDARIES THAT SHOULD NEVER BE CROSSED Midgard is a funeral pyre. Ragnarök, the doom of the gods, has brought the Empire of the Heavens to ruin.For some, the harrowing promises a new beginning. Mother Jörð will rise again, and new gods will return to the golden tables of old. But Iðunn Lind, keeper of the great World Tree Yggdrasil, no longer believes in ancient prophecy or the hand of fate. Across the veil, Churchwarden Michaels is stuck dealing with his own personal Ragnarök - and just how to save his neck now that three Viking crosses have appeared overnight at St. Mary's. When the boundaries between realities fracture, the two guardians discover that the gods not only play dice with the Vikingverse, they are rolling snake-eyes.In this new chapter of the Vikingverse, the tapestry of time unfurls in deadly new THE RESURRECTION IS AT HAND, AND HEAVEN ON EARTH AWAITS THE FAITHFUL - BUT WILL THE FUTURE BE KRISTIN OR ÆSIR?

      Loki's Wager
    • 2019

      A fascinating and detailed chronological study of the war, including the decisive encounters, profiles of important political and military figures, as well as the experiences of those who lived through it.

      World War I, Complete Illustrated History of
    • 2013

      World War I: History & Uniforms

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      The two books in this magnificent boxed set give a concise and authoritative account of the First World War, and a stunningly detailed visual guide to the uniforms worn at the time, all shown in over 1200 photographs and illustrations.

      World War I: History & Uniforms
    • 2012
    • 2008

      The Civil War: 1861-1865

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book presents a chronological exploration of the Civil War, detailing the key causes that ignited the conflict, significant battles fought, and the war's aftermath. It incorporates primary source quotes to provide authentic insights into the experiences and perspectives of the time. This format allows readers to grasp the complexity of historical events and understand the impact of the war on American society.

      The Civil War: 1861-1865
    • 2008

      The Vietnam War: 1964-1975

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book presents a chronological exploration of the Vietnam War, detailing the key causes and significant political events that shaped the conflict. It highlights major battles and includes primary source quotes to provide authentic perspectives from that era. This timeline format allows readers to grasp the complexities and progression of the war, making it an informative resource for understanding the historical context and impact of the Vietnam War.

      The Vietnam War: 1964-1975
    • 2008

      Offers military analysis of the major battles, including: Ypres, Tannenburg, Gallipoli, Somme, Verdun, Passchendaele and Beersheba, with fascinating reviews of the tactics, key battles and instruments of war from Zeppelins, sea planes and destroyers to rifles, bayonets and pistols.

      Complete Illustrated History of World War One
    • 2008

      World War II. Commanders

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      "The main focus of the book ... is the concise career descriptions of approximately 180 individual commanders -- of countries and alliances, of military units and militias -- that determined the progress and outcome of the war: they generally made decisions, led the troops, and instilled discipline, morale and fighting spirit of the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who found the war in Europe and the Pacific"--Dust jkt.

      World War II. Commanders