In 1917, revolution in Russia brought about a communist system of government. A hugely influential movement during the twentieth century, communism rallied millions to its cause. What were its origins? How were communist states run? Why did so many of them eventually fail? This title answers these questions.

Before the nuclear bomb, no weapon evoked as much fear as the battleship. This title looks at various aspects of the story of warfare on, above and under the sea. It includes daring raids carried out on ships in harbour. It covers landing operations such as D-Day, where control of the sea was essential to transport land forces to new battlefronts.

From the first chariot clashes of the ancient world to the bloody conflicts of the Middle East and the modern era of nuclear weapons, this book explores nearly 5,000 years of armed battles and brutal combat. It also shows an incredible array of artefacts, paintings, maps, battle plans and photographs which bring the history of conflict to life.

Discusses a soldier's life on and off the battlefield. This book lets you experience life on the front line through personal accounts of the training, living conditions and engagements from years of military history. It features virtual tours that take range from a Viking long ship to the cockpit of a B17 bomber.

Traces the course of Britain's history from the death of Queen Victoria at the beginning of the twentieth century, through two World Wars, to the explosion of creativity and youth culture in the 1950s and 1960s, and up to the London bombings of 2005. Every aspect of history is covered from politics and warfare, to sport, the arts and science.

Examines how the charity works to prevent atrocities and protect human rights around the world. The series looks at key international organisations, how and why they were set up, their structure and organisation and the different things they do.