For the last three decades Brian Clough has been the most charismatic manager in football. Funny, outrageous, sentimental, he stands out sharply from the bland men in suits. Though his talent has earned him a fortune, he remains a working-class hero. As a player he was one of the most gifted forward[...]
Flodden , September 1513. Across a boggy valley, two armies confront each other. The Scots, backed by European allies, have superior numbers and the latest cannon to challenge a depleted English force. The English are furious and humiliated that they are not fighting alongside King Henry against t[...]
'An astonishingly complete account of this most significant battle in the Wars of the Roses. Impeccable research, clear, concise and fascinating maps, and a narrative that persuades you you're an onlooker at the very time these astounding events took place, this is as complete a history of an Englis[...]
The Scottish and English armies clashed on 9 September 1513 at Flodden. The Scots were superior in terms of artillery and well-trained in the new Renaissance tactics, whereas the English deployed more traditional methods. Historically, this battle is well-known as the last in which the longbow playe[...]
Scottish history has been shaped and defined by a series of great battles. From Mons Graupius to Culloden, this title shows how terrain and politics shaped the campaigns and decisive engagements we remember. It also features sections on the development of warfare - its tactics, equipment and styles [...]
Unlike the few other books written on the catastrophic fall of Crete in May 1941, this book concentrates on the military actions between the first German paratroop landing on 20 May and the final defeat and evacuation on 30 May. As well as studying the strengths, tactics, leadership and weapons of b[...]
This student workbook supports the GCSE Science Success Revision Guide from Letts. It is packed with questions to test your understanding of all the key topics and includes GCSE-style questions to provide invaluable exam practice.[...]
This student workbook supports the GCSE Chemistry Success Revision Guide from Letts. It is packed with questions to test your understanding of all the key topics and includes GCSE-style questions to provide invaluable exam practice.[...]