Non-Fiction

A history of the role of mercantile shipping during WWI.

A detailed history of the Royal Navy in the ironclad era, before the growth of German rivalry.

A biographical essay followed by historical papers left by Sir Herbert Richmond, considered one of the ablest men ever to serve in the Royal Navy. Dating from 1909, through WWI until 1920.

A scholarly exploration of the lives and work of British war artists of the "Golden Age" of Naval History.

These documents, printed for the first time from manuscripts preserved by Pepys in his library, are among the most important records relating to the Second Dutch War.

A biography of the Elizabethan seafarer and privateer, known for his three voyages of exploration to the New World in search of the North East Passage.

The first complete history of the French Navy written in English, from 1217 up to the end of WWII; with post war years covered in an appendix.

An examination of the association between British Liberals and Woodrow Wilson during WWI, and the influence on subsequent US policy.

Comprising despatches from the First Expeditionary Force, led by the author Field Marshall Sir J.D.P. French. 

The personal account of a surgeon with the Red Cross serving in Belgium, who was arrested and held captive by the invading German army, contrary to previous rules of engagement.

A detailed account of conditions in Belgium during the Great War. Starvation, death, transportation and robbery; but also the brave resistance activities of many brave men and women.

A personal memoir of of the authors service especially relating to horse transportation in forward areas during the Great War. Also included are many details of mens and animals rations and care, and how organised sport continued throughout the period.

A detailed practical guide, originally written for the staff of the Nigerian Government Railway, on the running and maintenance of steam locomotives.

The autobiography of a steam engineer, born in Cowes in 1898, including service through both world wars.

A History of the Fifth Army in WWI by its former commander, including descriptions of the Battle of the Somme and Passchendaele.

A History of WWI in France and Belgium from the perspective of a former brigade commander of the Lowlanders

Introduction by Winston Churchill. A detailed account focusing on the year 1917 during WWI, and on the endurance and courage of British and French soldiers before the tide finally began to turn towards eventual victory.

The first full and authoritative account of the enormous task in identifying and commemorating a million dead soldiers of the British Commonwealth. With photographs of the beautiful memorials and cemeteries in the care of the Commission.