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Martinez, Eduardo Manuel Gil THE FALL OF MOORISH SEVILLE 1023-1091: The Creation and Destruction of a Hispanic-Muslim Kingdom in the 11th Century
Reconstructs the rise, flowering, and collapse of the Kingdom of Seville between 1023 and 1091. Rather than presenting al-Andalus as a monolithic civilization, reveals a fractured political landscape marked by shifting alliances, internal rivalries, and ideological tension. Explores the often-neglected conflicts between Muslim kingdoms, the brutal realities of taifa warfare, and the decisive intervention of the Almoravids from North Africa -- initially invited as allies, but ultimately the agents of Seville's destruction. The narrative culminates in the dramatic fall of the city and the exile of its last ruler, bringing an abrupt end to Seville's brief but intense period of power. Drawing on a wide range of primary written sources and recent archaeological discoveries including material from the palace of al-Mu'tamid, combines political, military, and cultural history. Particular attention is paid to the composition of armies, arms and equipment, tactics, and the lived experience of warfare in eleventh-century Iberia. Contains 5 black and white photos, 22 black and white illustrations, 8 color illustrations, and 7 black and white maps.1 vol, 204 pgs
2026 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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Brown, Paul SECRET WARRIORS: British Submarines in the Cold War
A highly illustrated history of the Cold War operations of the submarines of the Royal Navy from 1948 to 1990. Presents the full history of this pivotal era with interviews from Cold War-era submarine commanders and engineers; Freedom of Information requests; and information from the National Archives, the archives of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, and Imperial War Museums. Fully illustrated throughout with over 150 black and white and color images, technical drawings, and maps.1 vol, 272 pgs
2026 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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Shirley, Edward AFGHANISTAN SNIPER: Trauma on the Front Line and Beyond
A Welsh sniper's journey in Afghanistan, facing deadly combat, brotherhood, and enduring the effects of PTSD. Details how a Welsh infantry battalion took on the Taliban, from enemy snipers to Taliban leaders. Deploying on the biggest air assault operation since the Second World War, they made shots from a mile away and even took out two enemy fighters with one round. Also details the loss of comrades and finding solutions to deal with PTSD. Contains 16 color illustrations and 16 mono illustrations.1 vol, 200 pgs
2026 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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