The nineteenth century saw the emergence of more professional women artists than ever before. But they still faced the age-old presumption: that a womans role in life was to marry and have children.
Greek Island Nature Diary is a lavish journal of highly detailed watercolours and accompanying pencil drawings of flora, fauna
and natural objects observed and collected during the author’s years living in Corfu and sailing the Ionian on her family’s
oceangoing catamaran.
This evocative diary is based on the author’s notes and sketches made in ......
Generations: The Fishing Families of Hastings is a photographic portrayal from the 1990s to the present day of the men and women of Britain's oldest beach-launched fishing community. Realised by the photojournalist and Hastings resident John Cole, the book portrays a unique community that may soon become extinct. Generations is in the tradition of ......
William III, From Prince of Orange to King of England tells the story of William of Orange before he became King of England, and tells of the clan, family, patron and client relationships across Europe on which the Prince's political and diplomatic influences rested. His skilful ability to put these at the disposal of the political elites in ......
This highly illustrated book, first published to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day in 2019, will reconstruct the historic landings and the resultant battle for Normandy using artefacts, documents, interviews, film, art and photographs from the archives at IWM.
ISBN-13: 9781912423217
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Billions of dollars of art are stolen or looted every year, yet governments often consider art theft a luxury problem. With limited public law enforcement, what prevents thieves, looters and organised criminal gangs from flooding the market with stolen art? How can theft victims get justice - even decades after their loss? What happens if the ......
Who knew there was a breath for everything? Oliver James Kemp, a body-led therapist and growing presence in the world of breath and Breathwork, introduces us to twenty-one simple but extraordinarily effective breathing techniques that will, quite literally, change your life. Are you desperate for a good night's sleep; do you require powerful pain ......
In September 1939, shortly after war is declared, Anthony Rhodes is sent to France, serving with the British Army. In the spring of 1940, the men are ordered to retreat to the coast and the beaches of Dunkirk, where they face a desperate and terrifying wait for evacuation.
ISBN-13: 9781912423385
(Paperback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Britain at War in Colour showcases 100 of the best rare and original colour images of the Second World War from the IWM photograph collection. Featuring new and never-before published images in a beautiful hardback album format, these graphic and powerful images bring the Second World War to life.
ISBN-13: 9781912423361
(Hardback)
Publisher: UNICORN PRESS Imprint: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
