The amazing true story of the real 'M', M15's founding father and the inspiration for Ian Fleming's character in James Bond. William Melville was one of the most influential counter-espionage figures of the twentieth century. From a tiny outfit based in... [More...]

<div><div>From the early wooden-walled steamships to coastal destroyers, the fleets of coastal vessels grew to become a major part of the naval armoury. It was the wholesale introduction of the internal combustion engine in the early part of the... [More...]

This book studies the nature and development of the glass industry in England, from its earliest origins with the arrival of the Roman Army until the beginning of the nineteenth century when new processes of mass production were introduced. Using... [More...]

This book is an easy-to-use visual guide in a practical format for use in the field, antique shops and at fairs. It clearly explains how to identify the material composition of an item and describes the differences between types of metal and pottery. The... [More...]