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50 Leaders Who Changed History by Charles Phillips
Category: Non-Fiction
The greatest leaders in politics, religion, business, art and sciences.
50 Leaders Who Changed History by Charles Phillips
Category: Non-Fiction
What qualities enabled George Washington-celebrated as the 'father of his country'-to lead a sometimes ramshackle army to victory in the American Revolutionary War and then serve with distinction as the first US President in 1789-97? How did Winston Churchill succeed in inspiring the British people in t ...Show more
Alcatraz Escape Book by CHARLES PHILLIPS
Category: Games & Puzzles
The Alcatraz Escape Book is a unique form of puzzle book, in which the reader must solve the riddles to escape the pages.An exhilarating combination of escape room, puzzle book and adventure story, this book is inspired by the urban craze for escape rooms as well as the history surrounding America's mos ...Show more
Ancient History of the Aztec & Inca by Phillips Dr Charles
Category: Education
This two-volume comprehensive and authoritative history describes the political, military and social world of ancient America, bringing this entralling culture to life. The books explore the region's vivid mythology, including tales of creation, earth and sky; legends of the gods, goddesses and heroes; ...Show more
Complete Illustrated History of Knights & the Golden Age of Chivalry by Phillips Charles
Category: History
In battle, the medieval knight was the equivalent of the modern tank. A knight could plough his way through ranks of foot-soldiers, and on massive warhorses in tight formation, a cavalry charge was devastating. This book describes how the order of the knight began, and the training that noble-born sons ...Show more
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aztec & Maya by PHILLIPS CHARLES
Category: Education
An exploration of ancient Mesoamerica, the Olmecs, Maya, Toltecs and Aztecs, with 500 sumptuous images
Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Kings & Queens of Britain by Charles Phillips
Category: Non-Fiction
This lavishly illustrated volume charts the complete history of the royal families of Britain. It describes the lives of the kings and queens, their consorts and children, and the usurpers, pretenders and regents who played a role in the making of the United Kingdom. Special features reveal the lives of ...Show more
Illustrated History of Knights & the Golden Age of Chivalry by Phillips, Charles
Category: Non-Fiction
An accessible and authoritative history of the world of the medieval knight. Covering every aspect of the knight's life their noble status, rigorous training, horsemanship, military exploits, romantic adventures, quests and crusades and their epic rise and fall in feudal Europe and beyond, it also conta ...Show more
Illustrated History of the Crusades and Crusader Knights by Charles Phillips
Category: History
The crusades are unique in the history of warfare: they were the first international conflicts and had great political resonance and numerous interpretations; they were waged on behalf of religion rather than conquest, and were pursued by individuals rather than sovereign states. The crusades began with ...Show more
Illustrated History of the Popes by Phillips Charles
Category: History
For 2,000 years the pope has been the acknowledged head of the Roman Catholic Church. As the direct successor of St Peter, he holds a unique position, ruling over millions of Catholics worldwide. This comprehensive guide to the 266 men who have been pope provides a timeline of the history of the papacy, ...Show more
Images of Britain - The Ultimate Visual Guide to England, Scotland and Wales by Ann Stonehouse; Charles Phillips; AA Publishing Staff
Category: Travel | Series: Aa Publishing Ser.
The best guide to the country, packed with full-color photographs of the highest caliber This magnificent collection of photographs captures not only Britain's splendid natural beauty, but the very essence of the land—its people, its history, its architecture, and its customs. Stunning pictures transp ...Show more