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Field Guide to the Battlefields of South Africa (Paperback): Nicki Von Der Heyde Field Guide to the Battlefields of South Africa (Paperback)
Nicki Von Der Heyde
R500 R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Save R39 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

There are two major types of battlefield terrain in South Africa: first the open plains and savannah lands of the Highveld, a land where cavalry rules supreme. The second type is the thornbush of the Eastern Cape, a setting more suited to skirmishing rather than set-piece battles. Then, in KwaZulu-Natal, the two terrains merge to create the country s most dramatic battlefield landscape and one of the largest military graveyards in the world where the fates of colonies, republics and kingdoms were decided.For more than two centuries, from the late 1700s to the early 1900s, conflict, in one form or another, swept across this countryside; its combatants as diverse, hardy and tenacious as the land and its resources that almost always was at the root of hostilities.In this groundbreaking book, author and specialist battlefields guide, Nicki von der Heyde, presents over 70 battles and skirmishes covering five wars that shaped the course of South African history from the Frontier Wars that started in 1779 to the Second-Anglo Boer War of 1899 1902, a bitter and costly confrontation triggered by the discovery of the world s richest gold fields on the Witwatersrand.Detailed accounts of the engagements, based on extensive research, are provided, with special attention given to the terrain, key phases and outcomes, and the combatants involved. Battle timelines succinctly set out the passage of each campaign, while international timelines catalogue concurrent events around the world.More than 400 original documentary and contemporary photographs and over 60 short features have been assembled to provide a rich, enthralling and haunting account of these momentous events. Detailed historical maps that include annotations have been created for 16 high-profile engagements, while 10 regional maps indicate the locations of the battle sites. Arranged in regional order, with concise directions to each battle site and GPS coordinates for main locations, the "Field Guide to South Africa s Battlefields" is not only indispensable for professional and amateur military historians, but is of great interest to general readers, too if only as a reminder of the devastating human cost of war and the value of exploring the past to make sense of the present.It is beautifully illustrated with historical and contemporary photographs and detailed battle and regional maps."

Fire Island Lighthouse - Long Island's Welcoming Beacon (Paperback): Bill Bleyer Fire Island Lighthouse - Long Island's Welcoming Beacon (Paperback)
Bill Bleyer
R550 R509 Discovery Miles 5 090 Save R41 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A History Lover's Guide to New York City (Paperback): Alison Fortier A History Lover's Guide to New York City (Paperback)
Alison Fortier
R654 R597 Discovery Miles 5 970 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Haunted Franklin Castle (Paperback): William G. Krejci, John W. Myers Haunted Franklin Castle (Paperback)
William G. Krejci, John W. Myers
R557 R517 Discovery Miles 5 170 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Art Museums of the World - Norway-Zaire (Hardcover): Virginia Jackson, Etc Art Museums of the World - Norway-Zaire (Hardcover)
Virginia Jackson, Etc
R4,897 Discovery Miles 48 970 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Art Museums of the World - Afghan Nigeria-Vol.1 (Hardcover): Virginia Jackson Art Museums of the World - Afghan Nigeria-Vol.1 (Hardcover)
Virginia Jackson
R2,655 Discovery Miles 26 550 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Beartooth Highway: A History of America's Most Beautiful Drive (Paperback): Jon Axline The Beartooth Highway: A History of America's Most Beautiful Drive (Paperback)
Jon Axline
R534 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Edinburgh Castle for Kids - Fun Facts and Amazing Activities (Paperback): Moreno Chiacchiera Edinburgh Castle for Kids - Fun Facts and Amazing Activities (Paperback)
Moreno Chiacchiera 1
R154 R140 Discovery Miles 1 400 Save R14 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Explore Scotland's most famous castle -- home to kings and queens, the site of historic battles, and probably the best-known place in Scotland. Published in partnership with history experts at Edinburgh Castle and Historic Environment Scotland, this fun, fact-packed book includes everything you need to know about the castle's 1000-year history: -- Its most famous residents and treasures -- Who attacked the castle, and who tried to defend it -- Its dank dungeons and the prisoners who tried to escape -- The terrible battles and incredible sieges -- The secrets and the mysteries Conveying fascinating facts through simple words and loads of historically accurate illustrations, Edinburgh Castle for Kids will appeal to a wide age range of young visitors from all over the world. Each section includes a fun activity -- mazes, doodling and colouring, spot the difference, untangle, search and find and join the dots. With a mix of brilliant facts and enjoyable activities, Edinburgh Castle for Kids is the ultimate guide for kids to Scotland's most famous landmark -- whether you've visited or not!

A Guide to the Lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancashire (Paperback): Thomas West A Guide to the Lakes in Cumberland, Westmoreland and Lancashire (Paperback)
Thomas West
R566 Discovery Miles 5 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Introducing Joseph Crawhall (Paperback): Joanna Meacock Introducing Joseph Crawhall (Paperback)
Joanna Meacock
R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
A Guide to the Lakes, in Cumberland, Westmorland, and Lancashire - by the Author of the Antiquities of Furness (Paperback):... A Guide to the Lakes, in Cumberland, Westmorland, and Lancashire - by the Author of the Antiquities of Furness (Paperback)
Thomas West
R564 Discovery Miles 5 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Guide to the Lakes in Cumberland, Westmorland, and Lancashire (Paperback): Thomas West A Guide to the Lakes in Cumberland, Westmorland, and Lancashire (Paperback)
Thomas West
R565 Discovery Miles 5 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Introducing Auguste Rodin (Paperback): Pippa Stephenson-Sit Introducing Auguste Rodin (Paperback)
Pippa Stephenson-Sit
R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Guide to Spain for History Travellers (Paperback): Bob Fowke Guide to Spain for History Travellers (Paperback)
Bob Fowke; Illustrated by Bob Fowke
R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Guide to Turkey for History Travellers (Paperback): Bob Fowke Guide to Turkey for History Travellers (Paperback)
Bob Fowke; Illustrated by Bob Fowke
R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Guide to France for History Travellers (Paperback): Bob Fowke Guide to France for History Travellers (Paperback)
Bob Fowke; Illustrated by Bob Fowke
R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Art + NYC - A Complete Guide to New York City Art and Artists (Paperback): Museyon Guides Art + NYC - A Complete Guide to New York City Art and Artists (Paperback)
Museyon Guides
R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Art+ NYC" is anart-lover s guide to New York City that combines a crash course in 20th- and 21st-centuryarthistory with in-depth bios of nine celebrated New York City artists: Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, Yoko Ono, Mark Rothko, Jeff Koons, Donald Judd, Roy Lichtenstein, and Robert Rauschenberg. Each segment is written by a leading art writer from publications such as "Art in America," "Flaunt," and the "New York Times." Filled with useful information for both locals and tourists, "Art + NYC" includes comprehensive neighborhood-by-neighborhood gallery and museum listings, along with studios and other artsy places of interest. In addition, sidebars include the hotels and restaurants that are steeped with history artist hangouts, residences, and events of infamy. Also included is an extensive index of paintings, sculptures, and public art by New York City artists; detailed maps for 13 neighborhoods; a Q&A with a curator, gallerist, or artist for each NYC neighborhood; and a museum, gallery, and studio directory."

A Guide to Olde York - The White Rose Tour (Paperback): Yorkville Historical Society A Guide to Olde York - The White Rose Tour (Paperback)
Yorkville Historical Society
R627 R576 Discovery Miles 5 760 Save R51 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
100 Best Paintings in New York (Paperback): Deanna MacDonald, Geoffrey Smith 100 Best Paintings in New York (Paperback)
Deanna MacDonald, Geoffrey Smith
R472 R412 Discovery Miles 4 120 Save R60 (13%) Out of stock

100 Best Paintings in New York is an amalgam of commentary and tourist guide leading to a greater understanding and appreciation of thr paintings chosen. The descriptions draw attention to fascinating details in each work and look at why, where or for what occasion they were painted. A biographical chronology of each artist accompanies the essays as well as a sample listing of works by other contemporary painters. From Jan van Eyck to Mark Rothko; from Diego Velazquez to Georgia O'Keefe, 100 Best Paintings in New York covers the complete spectrum of masterpieces in New York's great galleries.

Track the Plaque - 32 Walks Around London's Commemorative Plaques (Paperback): Derek Sumeray Track the Plaque - 32 Walks Around London's Commemorative Plaques (Paperback)
Derek Sumeray
R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Kids Only - Fun facts and activities for young explorers (Paperback, Revised edition): The Natural History Museum Kids Only - Fun facts and activities for young explorers (Paperback, Revised edition)
The Natural History Museum
R164 R140 Discovery Miles 1 400 Save R24 (15%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The colourful guide to the Natural History Museum, London has been designed especially for kids to enjoy when visiting the Museum and at home. It is packed with fascinating facts and fun for all the family including puzzles, games and quizzes. The content has been developed around themes that showcase all of the Museum galleries. Each theme contains a series of questions - What is a dinosaur? How old is the Earth? What is the smallest part of you? - that can be explored within the galleries. The book also goes beyond the galleries to explore behind the scenes at the Museum including what our scientists do, what's in our collections and why they are so useful. This fun, interactive guide incorporates the latest Museum map and can be dipped into as necessary, or used to follow a route through the galleries. Kids Only aims to support family visits and facilitate children's learning and enjoyment in the galleries and beyond. It is complemented by the Museum website and will make the Museum more accessible to those unable to visit.

Old Stones of the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean - A Survey of Megaliths and Mark Stones Past and Present (Paperback): D.P.... Old Stones of the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean - A Survey of Megaliths and Mark Stones Past and Present (Paperback)
D.P. Sullivan; Illustrated by Peter T. Reardon; Edited by Nicholas Reardon
R278 Discovery Miles 2 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A Survey of Megaliths and Mark Stones - Past and Present: This guide to old stones in the Cotswolds and Forest of Dean is designed for the curious, the megalith hunter, walker and antiquary alike. It shows the stones' locations, history, folklore and legend.

War Walks - Stop Line Green (Paperback): M. Green War Walks - Stop Line Green (Paperback)
M. Green; Illustrated by J. Plant, R.T. Reardon, Peter T. Reardon; Edited by Peter Reardon, …
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Stop Line Green (SLG) was a continuous linear defensive position some 100 mile long running in rough semi circle east of Bristol from Highbridge on the Bristol Channel in the south to Upper Framilode on the River Severn in the north. This book gives a guide to the walk of SLG

My Old Kentucky Road Trip: - Historic Destinations & Natural Wonders (Paperback): Cameron Ludwick, Blair Thomas My Old Kentucky Road Trip: - Historic Destinations & Natural Wonders (Paperback)
Cameron Ludwick, Blair Thomas
R605 R554 Discovery Miles 5 540 Save R51 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Patos Island Lighthouse (Paperback): Edrie Vinson, Terri Vinson Patos Island Lighthouse (Paperback)
Edrie Vinson, Terri Vinson
R544 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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