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Fighter Aces : Knights of the Sky by Rosie John; Serdiville Sadler
$19.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Casemate Short History
Gladiators: Fighting to the Death in Ancient Rome by M. C. Bishop
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Category: History | Series: Casemate Short History
The gladiator is one of the most enduring figures of Ancient Rome. Heroic, though of lowly status, they fought vicious duals in large arenas filled with baying crowds. The survivor could be either executed (the famous 'thumbs down' signal) or spared at the whim of the crowd or the Emperor. Few lasted mo ...Show more
Knights: Chivalry and Violence by John Sadler
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Category: History | Series: Casemate Short History
Originally warriors mounted on horseback, knights became associated with the concept of chivalry as it was popularised in medieval European literature. Knights were expected to fight bravely and honourably and be loyal to their lord until death if necessary. Later chivalry came to encompass activities s ...Show more
Vikings - Raiders from the Sea by CASEMATE PUB & BOOK DIST LLC
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Category: History | Series: Casemate Short History Ser.
From the 9th to the 11th century, Viking ships landed on almost every shore in the Western world. Viking ravages united the Spanish kingdoms and stopped Charlemagne and the Franks' advance in Europe. Wherever Viking ships roamed, enormous suffering followed in their wake, but the encounter between cultu ...Show more
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