This history describes political, economic, cultural and social events in France since 1870, from the establishment of a French republic to the apotheosis of French national culture in World War I.
Presents the story of the French navy in World War II. Few people realize the tragic situation of a country forced to capitulate to a traditional enemy. After this humiliating experience, the Navy, in its attempts to preserve France’s foreign possessions, and to supply the mother country, found itself torn between the conflicting interests of involved internal and international politics.
The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, remains one of the defining moments in naval history. The decisive nature of the engagement, the death of Nelson and the outpouring of national grief in the aftermath have inspired a wealth of literature on the battle and many narratives have retold this famous action.
David Cohen never expected to be investigating Princess Diana's death. But after a reliable source asked him to fly to Geneva to listen to a dramatic story, he found himself on the trail of a young Englishwoman tragically out of her depth in the company of drugs dealers, arms dealers and secret service operators. Here, for the first time, Cohen reveals answers to some of the most troubling ques…
"Now illustrated with an extraordinary collection of over 125 photos, Stephen E. Ambrose's D-Day is the definitive history of World War II's most pivotal battle, June 6, 1944, the day that changed the course of history. D-Day is the epic story of men at the most demanding moment of their lives, when the horrors, complexities, and triumphs of life are laid bare. Distinguished historian Stephen E…
Picture essay of the liberation of Paris
Text and photographs survey the planning and execution of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Germanoccupied Europe on June 6, 1944
This book presents a full account of the D-Day landings during the Second World War