The battles of the Somme and Ypres stand as two of the most devastating and consequential confrontations in military history. Between 1914 and 1918, the fields of Flanders and the chalky plains of the Somme Valley became synonymous with the brutal reality of industrialised warfare, where millions of men fought and died in a conflict that would ......
The Greatest Coaches in the History of the World Cup
In the high-stakes arena of the FIFA World Cup, where nations clash and legacies are forged, the coaches on the sidelines are the unsung architects of triumph. Architects of Glory celebrates the tactical geniuses, inspirational leaders, and trailblazers who have defined the men's World Cup tournaments from 1930 to 2022. The book offers a ......
Once every four years, the greatest players and teams from around the globe come together in a celebration of the beautiful game. Packed with colour, excitement, passion and drama, the World Cup has the world glued to their screens as the biggest names in football dazzle and wow on the ultimate stage. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup prepares to make ......
The Louis Vuitton label was founded by Vuitton in 1854 in Paris. In 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-topped trunks with Trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight. Louis Vuitton's graphic symbols, including quatrefoils and flowers (as well as the LV monogram), were based on the trend of using Japanese Mon designs in the late Victorian ......
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion designer who transformed the world of fashion with his elegant, minimalist, and timeless designs. Innovative master of understated luxury, Giorgio Armani founded his eponymous label in 1975. Since then, he has been at the forefront of global style for more ......
An undisputed and unmistakable automotive icon now celebrating its seventh glorious decade, the first ever Porsche 911 rolled off the production line in Stuttgart in 1963 and, more than a million cars later, has unfailingly kept faith in its classic design. The alleged mechanical heresy of its rear-engine layout, allied with its achingly endless ......
This beautifully illustrated book tells the incredible story of Dame Vivienne Westwood a British fashion designer largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. Traditionalist, provocateur, utterly contemporary: Vivienne Westwood was one of British fashion's most famous - and most contradictory - ......
The Fashion Icons McQueen is magnificently adorned with some of Lee Alexander McQueen's most riveting designs, and the narrative illuminates the personal and professional struggles of a man who dared to defy accepted norms in the cavernous halls of fashion and give the world a new sense of the grandeur of which human creativity is capable. From ......
The Combat Aircraft That Dominated the Skies and Revolutionised Warfare
When the hum of engines could be heard over the skies of London on 7 September 1940, it was the start of an onslaught that would push Britain to the brink. The Blitz had begun, and as aircraft went up against aircraft, there was a fight for the nation. It was a time of iconic combat planes - the legendary Spitfire was born, facing off against the ......
