Overhead block, upward stab, step-through lunge, bayonet slash; knife fighting, handgun shooting, sword play. If
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FROM SCOTTISH CASTLES TO SAMURAI STRONGHOLDS From Europe to Japan, from modern California to the
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From around 750BC to 12BC, the Celts were the most powerful people in central and
northern Europe. With the expansion of the Roman Empire and the later Christianization of these lands, they were pushed to the fringes of north-western Spain, ...
The Florida Horse Owners Field Guide describes available breeds, how to select the right breed
for you and your home, and how to ensure that your pet stays healthy in Florida, taking into account the special challenges of heat, humidity, ...
“From the fury of the Northmen, good Lord deliver us.” – Anonymous monk, Noirmoutier, France,
9th century ADBeginning in 789AD, the Vikings raided monasteries, sacked cities and invaded western Europe. They looted and enslaved their enemies. But that is only ...
Become a visual explorer through a stunning collection of images that celebrate the beautiful city
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HISTORY, FAMOUS LANDMARKS, AND CULTURE “When a man is tired of London, he is tired
of life.”—Samuel Johnson Steeped in history, the UK’s capital city is one of the global leaders in commerce, fashion, and entertainment. London’s landmarks are easily ...
Do you think you know your military history? Try these questions (answers below) and see
whether you have met your match: 1. Under which Emperor did the Roman Empire reach its greatest extent? 2. At which siege did Napoleon and ...