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Incisive account of the military career of Queen Victoria’s most famous general.

A revealing study of the confrontation between an eminent Victorian general and two of South Africa's warrior nations.

In-depth new history of the nineteenth-century wars fought between the British and the Asante people of West Africa.

Monumental tells, for the first time, the incredible story of Oscar James Dunn, a New Orleanian born into slavery who became America's first Black lieutenant governor and acting governor. A champion of universal suffrage, civil rights, and integrated public schools, Dunn fought for radical change during the early years of Reconstruction in Louisiana, a post-Civil War era rife with corruption, subterfuge, and violence.A graphic history informed by newly discovered primary sources, Monumental resurrects, in vivid detail, Louisiana and New Orleans after the Civil War--and presents an iconic American life that never should have been forgotten. Contextual essays and a map and timeline add layers of depth to the narrative. Monumental is a story of determination, scandal, betrayal, and how one man's principled fight for equality and justice may have cost him everything.

Detailed, in-depth history of the development of weapons in the nineteenth century, focusing on the British army in the reign of Queen Victoria.

Rejecting the notion that American colleges are holdovers from a bygone time, How to Run a College shows instead that they are centers of experimentation and innovation that heavily influence higher education not only in the United States but worldwide.

Originally featured in the Derry Standard, Brian Mitchell has researched a selection of images from this extensive collection that now rests with Derry Central Library. Focusing specifically on the maritime history of the city from 1927-1939, the book provides a fascinating dip into this truly unique collection and the Foyle's maritime history.

The book explores the deep-rooted issues within Ireland's Justice System, highlighting the pervasive corruption, cronyism, and criminality affecting ordinary citizens. It delves into the failures of the legal profession, the Garda Siochana, and the courts, painting a stark picture of a nation grappling with systemic dysfunction. Through this lens, the narrative reveals the widespread suffering caused by these institutional failures, prompting a critical examination of justice and accountability in contemporary Ireland.

A fascinating book on the life of Brian Mitchell and his gamekeeping philosophy and view on countryside management based on his 25 years of experience on Castle Hill shoot.

The breech-loading, single-shot .458 in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. This study tells the story of the Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield.