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Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
WINNER OF THE LINCOLN FORUM BOOK PRIZE "A Lincoln
classic...superb." -The Washington Post "A book for our
time."-Doris Kearns Goodwin Lincoln on the Verge tells the dramatic
story of America's greatest president discovering his own strength
to save the Republic. As a divided nation plunges into the deepest
crisis in its history, Abraham Lincoln boards a train for
Washington and his inauguration-an inauguration Southerners have
vowed to prevent. Lincoln on the Verge charts these pivotal
thirteen days of travel, as Lincoln discovers his power, speaks
directly to the public, and sees his country up close. Drawing on
new research, this riveting account reveals the president-elect as
a work in progress, showing him on the verge of greatness, as he
foils an assassination attempt, forges an unbreakable bond with the
American people, and overcomes formidable obstacles in order to
take his oath of office.
'Irresistible . . . My aviation title of the year' Rowland White
'Stupendously brilliant . . . Completely addictive' James Holland
'The most explosive book about aircraft ever' Jim Moir, aka Vic
Reeves From the terror and exhilaration of First World War
dogfighting to the dark arts of modern air combat, here is an
enthralling ode to that most brutally exciting of machines: the
warplane. The Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes is a beautifully designed,
highly illustrated collection of the very best articles from
Hush-Kit - the world's leading alternative aviation online magazine
- combined with a heavy punch of new and exclusive pieces. It
contains a wealth of brilliant material, from Top 10 lists and
historical deep-dives to interviews with legendary fighter pilots
and expert analysis of weapons, tactics and technology. This
knowledge and impeccable research is balanced throughout with the
irreverent attitude, wicked satire and sharp eye for the
absurdities of the aeronautical world that have made the magazine
so popular with its readers. The book itself is also a stunning
object, featuring first-rate photography alongside original,
specially commissioned artwork. Inside it you will find: Interviews
with pilots of the F-14 Tomcat, the Mirage, the MiG-25, the English
Electric Lightning, the Rafale and the B-52 among others.
Comprehensive surveys including 'The Ultimate Biplane Fighters',
'10 Incredible Cancelled Military Aircraft' and 'Aviation Myths You
Shouldn't Believe'. Fascinating insights into obscure and
overlooked warplanes. Unbelievable accounts of the most bizarre
moments in aviation history. And much, much more.
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