Nemesis : Medieval England's Greatest Enemy, Dr Catherine Hanley

Nemesis : Medieval England's Greatest Enemy, Dr Catherine HanleyNew Hardback The extraordinary tale of Philip Augustus, one of medieval Europes greatest monarchs, and the part he played in the downfall of four Plantagenet kings of England. Philip II ruled France with an iron fist for over 40 years, expanding its borders and increasing its power. For his entire reign his counterpart on the English throne was a member of the Plantagenet dynasty, and Philip took on them all: Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, John and

Howarth shows how competition from European powers was vital to success and considers whether the Company was truly English at all

through nature and through human culture

Created by a highly-acclaimed paper-engineer

and history buffs

Culminating in an Englishman's victory at Oakland

from preparation through to the beautifully baked finished product

personal journey through weather will inspire you to welcome and embrace even the dullest

sole female commander in the Graeco-Persian Wars

monsters represent our greatest fears: the unknown

they were overwhelmed by the American Shermans and Soviet T-34s that were produced in their tens of thousands

Part of human development for three million years

Celebrate a vital work of feminism with this special edition featuring the original cover created by Virginia Woolf's sister