David Jordan Libros

After the first few months of World War I, the Western Front consisted of a relatively static line of trench systems which stretched from the coast of the North Sea southwards to the Swiss border.

From the Falkland Islands to the lakes of Africa, across the Eastern and Western Fronts, to the former German colonies in the Pacific, the World War I series provides a six-volume history of the battles and campaigns that raged on land, at sea and in the air. With the aid of over 300 black and white and colour photographs, complemented by full-colour maps, The Balkans, Italy & Africa provides a detailed guide to the background and conduct of the war in the Balkan, Italian and African theatres from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo to the surrender of the Central Powers

"With updates from the author, specially commissioned maps and 50 new images, this is a concise overview of America's most divisive war."--

U-Boat includes accounts of the attacks by U-boat commanders and their consequences, and examines the response made by Britain and the United States in a desperate attempt to overcome the threat posed by submarine warfare.

With 160 colour maps, World War II Illustrated Atlas plots the course of the land, sea and air campaigns in fine detail, tracing the ebb and flow of the fortunes of both sides. Contents include the land, sea and air campaigns in North-West Europe, Italy, North Africa, Russia, South-East Asia and the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean.

Profiles aircraft carriers and their evolution from the early 1920s through to the present, provides first-hand accounts of missions, and includes seven gatefold illustrations.

The book explores the intricate relationship between the Iraqi Ba'th regime and Sufi Islam, focusing on Sunni Sufism from the late Ottoman period to 2003 and its implications. It offers a thorough analysis of how political dynamics influenced Sufi practices and identity in Iraq, highlighting the regime's engagement with religious groups and the evolving landscape of Sufism in the context of state power. This study provides valuable insights into the intersection of religion and politics in Iraq's history.

This comprehensive guidebook details the 4265km Pacific Crest Trail, spanning from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian border in British Columbia. It is designed for experienced hikers seeking a long-distance wilderness adventure along the scenic west coast of the USA. The book provides essential information for planning hikes during the optimal months of May through October, making it an invaluable resource for those ready to tackle this challenging trek.

A perfect introduction to the conflict, The History of World War II gives an accessible history of events with a detailed timeline. The book is divided into two parts, structured chronologically. Part I follows the European, Mediterranean and Africa theatres of war, while Part II examines the conflict in the Pacific.

A guidebook to the 809km Grande Traversata delle Alpi trek through the western Italian Alps traversing the Lepontine, Pennine, Graian, Cottian and Maritime Alps to finish at Ventimiglia. The guide splits the route into 3 sections with 55 day stages. A good level of fitness is required to tackle the route as it contains nearly 60,000m of ascent.