From the 700s to the 1100s, longboats filled with fearsome Scandinavian warriors prowled the waters of Europe, launching raids and establishing new colonies. Packed with facts, maps, infographics and photos, this book provides a complete guide to the most feared invaders of the Middle Ages.
The largest ocean liner of her time, Titanic was hailed as the ultimate in luxury travel, with grand dining halls and the latest technology, including an onboard telephone system. She set off on her maiden voyage on 10 April 1912 with more than 2,000 people on board. Just four days later, the ship struck ...
An absolutely fascinating look at the world of political polling, examining the fallacies that appear to drive our politicians, drawing conclusions, some obvious and some counter intuitive.
