Books published by Greenhill Books

Draws on interviews, letters and diaries from generals and frontline soldiers, statesmen and civilians with first-hand experience of the Christmas Truce.

A vivid, fictional account of how the iconic British meal, fish and chips, was born.

Meticulous reconstruction of the building of HMS _Thunderer_, one of the most successful types of warships of her time. Paints a vivid and often surprising picture of life and labour in the eighteenth century. Specially drawn, beautifully detailed line drawings.

A historical tale about how chocolate first came to France - the result of Jews escaping the Spanish Inquisition.

A complete documentary record of the experiences of Brigade 191 from 1940-1945.

Extensive collection of the biographies of significant figures in the life and campaigns of Alexander the Great.

Fascinating detail and descriptions make this memoir a gripping read.

A biography of the man who ascended the ranks of the military and government to become Roman Emperor.The son of a former slave, Pertinax was the Roman Emperor who proved that no matter how lowly your birth, you could rise to the very top through hard work, grit and determination.Born in AD 126, Pertinax made a late career change from working as a grammar teacher to a position in the army. As he moved up the ranks and further along the aristocratic cursus honorum, he took on many of the most important postings in the Empire, from senior military roles in fractious Britain, the Marcomannic Wars on the Danube, to the Parthian Wars in the east. He held governorships in key provinces, and later consulships in Rome itself. When Emperor Commodus was assassinated on New Year's Eve AD 192/193, the Praetorian Guard alighted on Pertinax to become the new Emperor, expecting a pliable puppet who would favour them with great wealth. But Pertinax was nothing of the sort and when he then attempted to reform the Guard, he was assassinated. His death triggered the beginning of the "e;Year of the Five Emperors"e; from which Septimius Severus, Pertinax's former mentoree, became the ultimate victor and founder of the Severan Dynasty.This previously untold story brings a fascinating and important figure out of the shadows. A self-made everyman, a man of principle and ambition, a role model respected by his contemporaries who styled himself on his philosophizing predecessor and sometime champion Marcus Aurelius, Pertinax's remarkable story offers a unique and panoramic insight into the late 2nd century AD Principate Empire.Praise for Pertinax"e;A story that echoes and rivals that of Spartacus."e; -Books Monthly (UK)"e;An authoritative new history unearths the true story of a slave's son who rose through the ranks to become the Roman Empire's most powerful man. . . . The author vividly documents Pertinax's last days and effectively captures the tenor of the era, a time awash in corruption and violence. Roman history enthusiasts will find new material to digest and general readers, useful context for the Roman way of life."e; -Kirkus Reviews

An evocative retelling of a classic Jewish tale by I. L. Peretz - one of the greatest classical Yiddish writers of all time.

A unique new perspective on the Allied war effort throughout World War II.

The story of a German World War II fighter ace.

A compelling, beautifully written and thoroughly researched historical novel for 11-15 year olds.

Rare and revealing perspectives on World War II from those who survived.

An authoritative compilation of military history quotes from 2000 BC to the present day. The distilled wisdom of more than 800 important military figures.

Unique account of a key Napoleonic battle. Detailed maps contribute to incisive analysis. Parallel presentation of the military and diplomatic strategies active at the Battle.

Personal memoir from one of the most successful Luftwaffe night-fighter pilots and one of the most highly decorated to survive the war

Collated by a leading historian of Nazi Germany. First book of its kind for the Third Reich and the Second World War. A wide range of objects that illustrate both high politics and command alongside everyday life.