Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

New and affordable edition of this major naval history of the First World War Five volumes to be published in time for the centenary of the War Specially commissioned introductions

This is a unique record of every RAF Bomber Command raid during WW2. Comprehensive research coupled with graphic commentary make this an invaluable research tool and excellent read.

A rare and graphic insight into soldiering with the famous French Foreign Legion. A contemporary account covering active service with the Legion in Iraq, Bosnia and Chad.

Following in the wake of Call the Midwife, the BBC's most successful drama series in a decade, this is an updated second edition of The Midwife's Tale. This title was a best-seller for the Scarlet Press when originally published in 1993, and secondhand copies are now sought after.

Narrates the seismic events of this dramatic decade of warfare that recast the map of the ancient world. Shows how wars raging from India to North Africa were interconnected. Puts Roman expansion in wider context

* Graphic first-hand accounts of tank warfare on the Eastern Front * Focuses on the experiences of the Red Army's anti-tank gunners * Features accounts of lethal, close-quarter actions against German armour

* In-depth illustrated history of one of the most successful post-war British tanks * Specially commissioned full-colour artwork showing the main variants * Covers the entire operational history of the Centurion from the 1940s to the 1990s

Source material giving detailed insight into issues and problems faced on the 'Home Front'.

Narrates the Roman conquest of the Danube basin, one of the most troubled frontiers of the Roman Empire.

* The ideal introduction for anyone researching the history of their house and home * Identifies the key local and national sources that researchers can use * Shows you how you can discover who lived in your property in the past * Describes how buildings are adapted as times change * Explains the development of architectural styles

* Fascinating explanations of causes of death in the past * Covers prevalent diseases and accidents * Describes how to investigate your ancestor's cause of death * Insight into the way our ancestors died and the treatments available to them * Guide to interpreting death certificates and other records

In-depth illustrated history of the most famous German heavy tanks of the Second World War

Michelle Higgs combines a rich narrative of the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian England that will fascinate social history lovers with original sources helpful for students of the period. This title will also appeal to the audience captivated by recent popular costume dramas such as Ripper Street and Downton Abbey.

Find your ancestors who worked on passenger or cargo ships using websites, archives, and records * Concise account of the history of Britain's merchant navy * Describes the lives of merchant seamen across the generations and helps you investigate the ships they served on