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Empires of the Dead: How One Man's Vision Led to the Creation of WWI's War Graves by David Crane
24.99 NZD
Category: History
Shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson prize for non-fiction; the extraordinary and forgotten story behind the building of the First World War cemeteries. In the wake of the First World War, Britain and her Empire faced the enormous question of how to bury the dead. Critically-acclaimed author David Crane d ...Show more
Empires of the Dead - How One Man's Vision Led to the Creation of WWI's War Graves by David Crane
44.99 NZD
Category: History | Reading Level: very good
Shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson prize for non-fiction; the extraordinary and forgotten story behind the building of the First World War cemeteries, due to the efforts of one remarkable and visionary man, Fabian Ware. Before WWI, little provision was made for the burial of the war dead. Soldiers were ...Show more
Landscapes in Oils by David Crane
29.99 NZD
Category: Fine Art | Series: How to Paint
From capturing light and reflections in water, to building up the vibrant colours of a Mediterranean landscape or the delicate mood of morning mist, this book shows how to create landscape paintings in oils that are filled with compelling atmosphere and interest. David Crane offers easy instruction, ins ...Show more
Scott of the Antarctic: The Definitive Biography by David Crane
26.99 NZD
Category: Biographies & Memoirs | Reading Level: very good
David Crane has given us a magisterial portrait of one of Britain's greatest heroes and explorers, acclaimed as the 'masterpiece' on the subject. Reissued for the 100th anniversary of Scott's doomed expedition. 'It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more! For God's sake look after our people.' ...Show more
Went the Day Well by David Crane
54.99 NZD
Category: History
From Samuel Johnson Prize shortlisted author David Crane, this book is about the Britain that fought the battle of Waterloo - from pauper to painter, poet to prince, soldier to civilian. Midnight, Sunday, 17 June 1815. There was no town in England that had not sent its soldiers, hardly a household that ...Show more
Went the Day Well?: Witnessing Waterloo by David Crane
29.99 NZD
Category: History
[Previously published as 'Went The Day Well'] 'Of all the books marking the bicentenary Waterloo, this has to be the best' Spectator 'A book to die for' Evening Standard From Samuel Johnson Prize shortlisted author David Crane, this is a breathtaking portrait of the Britain that fought the battle of Wat ...Show more
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