Paul Chrystal

This book is different from other books on York. Contained within its pages are hugely appealing photographic glimpses of how people lived, worked and played in the city a century ago, images full of human history, and so much more than the usual... Ler mais

This comprehensive, fully illustrated book is a unique and invaluable guide to Yorks Roman heritage, essential reading for all those with an interest in the city. Ler mais

Considering that York was always an important Roman city there are few books available that are devoted specifically to the Roman occupation, even though it lasted for over 300 years and played a significant role in the politics and military... Ler mais

The Rowntree family, especially Henry and the younger Joseph Rowntree are, along with the Fry s, Cadbury s, Mars and Terry s, synonymous with the birth and growth of the chocolate industry in Britain. Between them, they were the chocolate industry... Ler mais

The book is, in short, the uplifting but sometimes tragic story of the many women who stepped up to work in the factories, hospitals, field stations, in transport and in civil defence, on the farms and shipyards, or signed up to the various military... Ler mais

Describes how modern developments in biological warfare have been, and will continue to be, deployed in more warfare and acts of terrorism as a powerful weapon of war - as indeed one of our Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Ler mais

This is the story of the 1st Air Landing Light Regiment RA and its role in the Italian campaign and at the Battle of Arnhem. It is also the story of one of its soldiers: 14283058 Gunner Eric Wright Chrystal, father of the authors. Eric joined the... Ler mais