Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The only book available in English devoted to this subject. Narrates momentous yet neglected events: in 279 the Celtic Galatians invaded, defeated and beheaded the Macedonian king, Ptolemy Keraunos 'the Lightning Bolt') and overran much of Greece.

The story of felting from pre-history, through industrialisation to today's artisanal felt production. An exploration of the way felting moved across the globe as people migrated and settled.

Good Photographic Coverage, Useful to Modellers, Good Historical Narrative, New Historical Facts

A unique re-telling of the Greek myths.

In-depth history of the fighting during the First World War in the Argonne Forest in north-eastern France.

A harrowing chronicle about the murder of thousands of Polish officers in 1940, based on the accounts of perpetrators and witnesses.

An insight into one of the brothers behind the famous chocolate company.

Accessible to all home brewers, from beginners to experienced, and practical as a guide to the process of brewing beer. Not just a step-by-step guide but a journey into the world of beer and brewing it yourself. Readable, enjoyable AND practical.

Describes in classic Images of War fashion, the shocking story of the Jewish ghettos in Nazi-Poland.

First flown on 1 April 1939, the Zero was the world's first long-range strategic fighter. This book will be invaluable to both the aviation enthusiast and modellers, combining a wealth of technical information, photographs and colour profiles.

A unique collection of items that between them reveal the story and development of the German U-boat service during the Second World War

Llfe in the RAF as it was experienced by the air and ground crew who served during the Second World War.

Stalag XXA was a Second World War German POW camp for noncommissioned officers located in Nazi occupied Torun, in northern Poland. The camp consisted of fifteen forts, which in September 1939, under the name of Stalag 357, was used to house Polish POWs who were captured after German forces had taken the Polish fort at Westerplatte. British POWs didn't arrive at the camp until June 1940, and were those captured during the Allied campaign in Norway, the evacuations of the British at Dunkirk, and the men of the 51st (Highland) Division at St. Valery. At its peak, the camp housed more than 10,000 men and was liberated by Russian forces on 1 February 1945.This book examines in detail what life was like in the camp for those held there, which over the course of the war numbered more than 60,000 men, including Polish, French, Belgians, British, Yugoslavians, Russians, Americans, Italians and Norwegians.The bulk of the book is based on a diary kept by Leonard Parker, a POW at Stalag XXA who was forced to undertake a march from the camp, commencing on 19 January 1945, taking himself and his comrades to the Russian port of Odessa. It was a difficult march undertaken in harsh wintery conditions, where lack of food, the cold, and the fear of death were their constant companions.The final leg of their liberation saw the men of Stalag XXA board the Duchess of Richmond at Odessa, before arriving at Greenock, Scotland, on 17 April 1945, and finally finding their freedom.

Covers the period from Romes' foundation to the start of the Second Punic War. Covers not just early Roman armies but those of the other major Italian peoples: most notably the Etruscans and Samnites, the Greek colonists of the southern cities and the Gallic/Celtic tribes of Northern Italy.

Absorbing study of military leadership during the Hundred Years War.

First book ever written on the de Montfort family as a whole.

Old cars seen through a new lens, Good factual text, Useful to modelers

This is the first book on the Despenser family ever written .

The exploits of Harry Blogg of Norfolk, the most decorated lifeboatman ever, and the only one to be awarded three gold medals other than Sir William Hillary, the RNLI founder.

Delves deep into the relatively unknown world of a sport agent.

Well mapped and profusely illustrated walking tours over key parts of the battlefield. GPS references for the waypoints of the tours.

An authoritative yet highly readable account of Hitler's rise to power.

Follow the author as they excavate human remains buried inside an ancient Kirk.