This is a very well researched book about a fascinating historical phenomena, how Britain defended its coastlines both at home and abroad during the Napoleonic era. If you ever wondered about the line of south coast Martello towers along the English south coast, then this is the book for you. It first takes the reader to look at the history of the towers, from considering the problems involving shore defences both at home and in the colonies, to the idea of the towers and through to their actual construction. The book also deals with the delicate state of peace in the colonies through to the urgent need for some form of their physical defence at a time when the Royal Navy was over stretched. I found the explanation for the towers along the English South Coast to be the most interesting and this book answered many questions I had about the towers, answers which had previously eluded me. A well written and most interesting book.
Dr Adrian Greaves, The Anglo-Zulu War Historical Society

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars A delightful & insightful portrait of five exceptional princesses, the daughters of Edward Longshanks, one of England's most revered monarchs. An informative and utterly compelling tapestry of late 13th century English royal life through the births, educational journeys and marital destinies of five sisters and their individual roles in their father's political spectrum. Anyone interested by Medieval civilization and its little known histories should definitely enjoy this very detailed look at royal children and their rather peripatetic upbringing during a rather tumultuous period of English history. Ms Warner has gifted us with a worthy addition to the historiography of the Plantagenets and their magnificent world. An elegant and very detailed achievement that I found personally very engrossing & totally satisfying!
NetGalley, Jean Luc Estrella

I think this book can be very interesting for people who would like to understand about these peoples with whom the Romans fought for centuries. It brushes on the topic of guerrilla warfare and differences between them on topics such as agriculture and keeping livestock. Of course, the focus of the book is on the military aspect. It’s well worth the read and the pictures are a must see, very realistic and interesting. Read the full review [link=https://www.coffeeandbooks.co.uk/armies-of-the-thracians-and-dacians-by-gabriele-esposito/]here[/link]
Coffee and Books

I've never read a history specifically about how England took control of Wales. It's been something that I've known about for a while, but I never read a book just about it. It's a fascinating topic and makes me remember how Welsh people, to this day, hate the English and resent the colonization that took place in Wales. A language decimated, a people pushed down and forced to conform. But, this is a fascinating read that I would like on my shelf one day.
NetGalley, Caidyn Young

Vivid and entertaining. A most enjoyable account of the dramatic events of 1815 told through the words of those who were there.
Rory Muir, author of Wellington: Waterloo and the Fortunes of Peace