Results for 'bernard cornwell'

1. Conn Iggulden

Lion

Pacy and propulsive, Conn Iggulden's latest historical epic heads back to the battlefields and warships of the Ancient World . . . Crackling with energy, violence and stirring speeches, Lion chronicles power struggles, political machinations and the bloodthirsty ravages of up-close combat

University College Plymouth St Mark & St John

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The University College Plymouth St Mark & St John, commonly referred to as Marjon, is a higher education campus based college on the edge of Plymouth, England.Marjon' s history in higher education goes back to the foundation by the National Society (now National Society for Promoting Religious Education) of the constituent colleges of St John's Battersea (1840) and St Mark's College, Chelsea (1841) a contender for Third oldest university in England debate.The College of St Mark was founded on the belief of Derwent Coleridge, its first Principal, that the primary purpose of the College must be to widen the educational horizons of its students. Sir James Kay-Shuttleworth established St. John's to provide teacher training to meet the social and economic needs of industrialisation based on the concept of education as self realisation.

1. Ian C , Esslemont

Night Of Knives

The action-packed epic fantasy from the million copy bestselling author, a must read for fans of Steven Erikson, George R R Martin, and Brandon Sanderson.'A gem of a read.' Fantasy Book ReviewThe Malazan Empire - vast, omnipotent and unforgiving . . .The small island of Malaz and its city may have given this great empire its name, but it is now little more than a sleepy backwater. Until tonight.Tonight the city is on edge - streets humming with desperate, urgent activity as its citizens hurry to lock up shops, bar doors and shutter windows.For tonight, there is to be a convergence. The once-in-a-generation appearance of a Shadow Moon - an event that threatens the good people of Malaz with demon hounds and all manner of other, darker things.And tonight, it is prophesied that the Emperor Kellanved will return - and there are those who would prevent that happening at any cost. As various factions align themselves, a far more ancient presence prepares an all-out assault upon the island.Witnesses to these cataclysmic events will include Kiska, a young thief who yearns to flee the city, and the war-weary veteran Temper, who simply wants to escape his past.Although they do not know it, they each have a part to play in a confrontation that will not only determine the fate of Malaz City but also of the world beyond . . .Praise for The Malazan Empire:'I cannot recommend this enough' 5-star reader review'Addictive' 5-star reader review'Couldn't put it down' 5-star reader review'Any fan of [Steven] Eriksson will LOVE this book I finished it in one sitting!' 5-star reader review'Awesome world building' 5-star reader review'Truly an epic novel with some of the best imagery and descriptive beauty you'll ever find!' 5-star reader review'Filled with action, magic and amazing characters...I absolutely adored this book!' 5-star reader reviewIan C. Esslemont's Tales of the Malazan Empire continue in Return of the Crimson Guard.

1. Michael Livingston

Agincourt

This groundbreaking study by Mike Livingston, as featured on History Hit's Agincourt, presents a new interpretation of Henry V's great victory.

1. J. H. , Gelernter

Schatz der Armada

Der Captain auf einem gefährlichen Streifzug durch die Karibik Eine schier unmögliche Mission bringt den besten Spion des britischen Geheimdienstes in die unbekannten Gewässer der Karibik - der mitreißende dritte Teil der Abenteuerreihe. England, 1804: Spanien muss England den Krieg erklären, um ein Geheimabkommen mit Frankreich zu erfüllen, das Spanien von Napoleons geplanten Europafeldzug verschont. Um den Krieg zu finanzieren, müssen die Spanier einen wertvollen Schatz aus ihren Kolonien in Südamerika über den Atlantik herbeischaffen. Die einzige Hoffnung des britischen Empires, den drohenden Krieg zu verhindern, besteht darin, die spanische Armada zu versenken oder zu kapern. Für diese schwierige Mission kommt nur einer infrage: der beste Spion des Geheimdienstes Seiner Majestät, Captain Thomas Grey. So begibt er sich auf eine gefährliche Reise in die unbekannten Gewässer der Karibik und muss um das Schicksal seines Heimatlandes kämpfen. Actionreich und hochspannend - perfekt für Fans von Bernard Cornwell >Spion Captain Grey<-Reihe: Band 1: Jagd nach Vergeltung Band 2: Spiel des Deserteurs Band 3: Schatz der Armada

1. Michael Livingston

Crécy

Fascinating and engaging, and told with clear passion for the subject, Crécy: Battle of Five Kings is not to be missed.