Richard Holmes Libros

A fantastic reissue of Richard Holmes' epic biography of this most enigmatic and intriguing of the Romantic poets. This is simply one of the greatest biographical achievements of recent years.

The 60th anniversary of D-Day will take place on 6 June 2004. Endorsed by the Imperial War Museum, and officially tied in with their D-Day exhibition commencing in March 2003, the book includes rare memorabilia from their archive, as well as from D-Day museums in Normandy. The CD contains veteran interviews.

The book captures the transformation of Derry, originally founded by Irish immigrants in 1719, from a small-town community to New Hampshire's most populous town following the 1963 opening of Interstate 93. Through over two hundred photographs, it reflects on Derry's quieter past, showcasing scenes of daily life, such as trolley cars and local industries. This collection serves as a nostalgic reminder for long-time residents while offering newcomers insight into the traditions that have shaped the town's identity, fostering a sense of pride in Derry's heritage.

One of a series of reference books giving detailed information on a variety of subjects and interests, this book on battle combines an introduction to the subject with reference information.

Set in the unique landscape of Lightning Ridge, Australia, this adventure story follows Rusty, a 40-year-old opal miner, and Kate, a resilient 60-year-old sheep and cattle rancher. The narrative explores the challenges and rivalries of opal mining, highlighting the tension between miners and "ratters" in the region. It captures the intriguing dynamics of life in the Outback, emphasizing the warmth and friendliness of the local community amidst the harsh environment. The backdrop of Australia's black opal reserves adds depth to their journey.

**Time Magazine 10 Top Nonfiction Books of 2013** **The New Republic Best Books of 2013** **Kirkus Best Books of the Year (2013)** In a dazzling fusion of history, art, science, and biography, Falling Upwards resurrects the daring men and women who first risked their lives to take to the air in balloons. Richard Holmes gives us another of his unforgettable portraits of human endeavor, recklessness, and vision, weaving together exhilarating accounts of early balloon rivalries, pioneering ascents over Victorian cities, and astonishing long-distance voyages. The terrifying high-altitude flights of James Glaisher helped to establish the science of meteorology as well as the notion of a fragile planet, while balloons were also used to observe the horrors of modern battle during the American Civil War. Here too are the many writers—Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Jules Verne, and more—who felt the imaginative impact of flight and allowed it to soar in their work. Holmes tells the history of ballooning from every angle—scientific to poetic—through the adventurers and entrepreneurs, scientists and escapists, heroes and fools who were possessed by the longing to be airborne. (With 24 pages of color illustrations, and black-and-white illustrations throughout.)

A photographic chronicle of World War II uses both famous and previously unpublished images to retell the dramatic story of this important conflict.

Magnificent history of the common British soldier from 1700 to 1900 by one of Britain's best-known and accomplished military writers and broadcasters. Red Coat is non-fiction Sharpe, filled with anecdote and humour as well as historical analysis.

To commemorate the fortieth anniversary of Churchill s death, renowned historian Richard Holmes brings his unparalleled knowledge of the military together with his eye for illuminating detail to his biography of one of Britain s greatest leaders.Although much has been written on Churchill s management of Britain through the crisis years of the Second World War, In the Footsteps of Churchill takes the reader back to the explosive colour of his early life to discover the influences that shaped the man.Holmes examines how the qualities that made Churchill great also led him to commit catastrophic blunders. The recklessness that made him a hero when he was a young correspondent during the Boer War, for example cost thousands of Allied lives when it emerged during his planning of the Gallipoli campaign in 1915.From the beginning, we are immersed in the colourful detail and atmosphere of Churchill s world.

"The Age of Wonder" explores the earliest ideas of deep time and space, and the explorers of "dynamic science": an infinite, mysterious Nature waiting to be discovered. Three lives dominate the book: William Herschel, his sister Caroline, and Humphry Davy.