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'The events of the first and second world wars are brought to vivid, startling life thanks to Amaral's skill at colourising contemporary images' Observer The epic, harrowing and world-changing story - in words and colourized images - of global conflict from the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the obliteration of Hiroshima by the dropping of the first atom bomb. The World Aflame embraces not only the total conflagrations of 1914-18 and 1939-45 and the international tensions, conflicting ideologies and malign economic forces that set them in train, but also the civil wars of the interwar period in Ireland and Spain, wars in Latin America, Britain's imperial travails in such places as Ireland, Somalia and Palestine, and events on the domestic 'fronts' of the belligerent nations. Like The Colour of Time, this is a collaboration between the gifted Brazilian artist Marina Amaral, and the leading British historian Dan Jones. A fusion of amazing pictures and well-chosen and informative words, The World Aflame offers a moving - and often terrifying - perspective on the bloodiest century in human history. 'A new perspective on the bloodiest half-century in history' Daily Mail 'Immensely vivid' Sunday Times 'Brings history to life in breaktaking technicolour' Financial Times 'Revelatory' Daily Express 'The past - even its grimmest, darkest hours - was not in black and white' Guardian

The biography delves into the complex character of Henry V, who, despite his brief reign and early death, significantly shaped medieval England. He was both a fierce warrior and a cultured leader, navigating the challenges of his time while achieving notable victories. The narrative explores his early life, his role in restoring England's economy, and his impact on foreign diplomacy. However, his conquests also led to long-term strife, setting the stage for the Wars of the Roses. This work offers fresh insights into a pivotal figure in English history.

Dan Jones's epic new history tells nothing less than the story of how the world we know today came to be built.

Yves Saint Laurent's enduring impact on fashion and culture is explored through 70 of the fashion house's iconic pieces. Joining the house of Dior at the age of just 18, it was obvious that this fashion upstart had a glorious career ahead of him. Forged in the famous French house it wasn't long before YSL was launching his own boutique. He reinvented women's wear and transformed it into daring pieces such as the Le Smoking tuxedo and the Saharienne safari jacket - both instances of borrowing from menswear to create something bold, striking and a little bit scandalous. YSL championed the concept of 'ready-to-wear', bringing high-end fashion to a whole new audience. His eponymous label created countless stunning garments and has been worn by both the famous and the infamous - from Catherine Deneuve and Jerry Hall to Naomi Campbell and Charli XCX. YSL is a true style icon whose genius is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated title.

A bestselling historian and a brilliant artist have combined their talents to create a stunning visual history of global war and revolution from 1914 to 1945. Dan Jones and Marina Amaral tell the epic, harrowing, and world-changing story—in narrative form with colorized images—of global conflict from the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the obliteration of Hiroshima by the first atom bomb. The World Aflame embraces not only the total conflagrations of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 and the tensions, ideologies and economic forces that set them in motion, but also the revolutions in Russia; civil wars in Ireland and Spain; American interventions in Latin America, colonial wars in Morocco, Ethiopia, and Palestine; and events on the domestic ‘fronts’ of the belligerent nations. A fusion of amazing pictures and well-chosen and informative words, The World Aflame offers a moving—and often terrifying—perspective on the bloodiest century in human history.

Shake, Muddle, Stir is a beginner’s guide to whisky and bourbon.Dan Jones teaches you how to stock your home bar, pick some of the world’s best whiskies and pull together your own infusions and syrups. Try your hand at classics like an Old Fashioned or The Sazerac, or modern hits like Bourbon Smash or The Rattlesnake.With over 40 whisky recipes, Shake, Muddle, Stir shows you just how versatile whisky is.

If you're a fan of a rum cocktail, and want to take things to unchartered territories, look no further than Dan Jones's new cocktail manual, Rum, in which he introduces readers to the best rum makers on the planet, as well as some of the most exciting mixes that can be made from the spirit. Drinks featured include easy three-ingredient-recipes, punches, aperitifs, teas and more. With one bottle, you will soon be making over 60 drinks that will ensure you are the life and soul of any party!

The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors, from Dan Jones - the celebrated author of The Plantagenets - is an exciting, fast-paced history of the Wars of the Roses.

This brilliant new book explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen, and the worst. The Plantagenets - their story is the story of Britain.

A comprehensive and stylish book on cocktails