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There are a wealth of conspiracies surrounding World War II, from covert assassinations to outlandish secret missions and shocking cover-ups. Intelligence agencies practiced stunning deceptions and disinformation was spread widely, but what truths lie beneath these elaborate theories? Military historian Alexander Macdonald examines the evidence. In this fascinating book, you will learn whether: The Nazis really set up a secret base in Antarctica Franklin D. Roosevelt allowed Pearl Harbor to be bombed so that America could be drawn into the war A secret plot by US intelligence led to the assassination of top general George Patton Adolf Hitler really faked his own death and escaped from the bunker in 1945 With black and white photographs throughout, this book is a gripping analysis of conspiracies surrounding the Second World War.

In Death in the Mines, MacDonald provides a detailed account of mining accidents and the dangers faced by miners in the late nineteenth century. With its vivid descriptions of explosions, fires, and other disasters, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mining or industrial safety.

This book is a collection of letters written by Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots, and Kings James VI, Charles I, and Charles II to members of the Argyll family in Scotland. The letters provide insight into the political and social relationships between the English and Scottish monarchies during the 16th and 17th centuries. This book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of Scottish and English relations.

Now the second-longest-reigning monarch after Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria ruled at the height of Britain's power on the world stage and was a symbol of stability at home and abroad. Against this background of pomp and power, she was a passionate women who led an often turbulent private life. Victoria was just eight months old when her father died and his paternal role was taken by her uncle Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Sir John Conroy, an ally of her mother. The two of them sought to control Victoria and isolate her from others. This is the story of the Queen of England who had to fight to forge her own way in the world, and who found true romance with Prince Albert only to have happiness snatched from her when he died of typhoid at the age of 42. The couple had nine children."--Publisher