David S. Neal Bücher

David Powell's The Chickamauga Campaign Trilogy is now complete, with the fighting in the hills and valleys of North Georgia finally receiving the extensive treatment it has so long deserved.

The second volume in The Chickamauga Campaign, David Powell's magnificent three-volume study of this overlooked and often misunderstood campaign.

Roman Mosaics of Britain is the culmination of more than seventy years of combined research and meticulous draughtsmanship by the authors, who are both in the forefront of mosaic scholarship. Their work, to be published in four volumes, is a complete illustrated catalogue of every known Romano-British mosaic - nearly 2000 in all - of which almost 450 feature in Volume II. Presented in the form of a county gazetteer, each mosaic is described, with drawings, photographs of figured elements and references. In many cases, the entry is illustrated by one of the authors' detailed paintings, which are faithful to the colour and composition of each mosaic. This volume contains some of the finest Romano-British mosaics ever uncovered. The South West has Britain's greatest concentration of figured mosaics, including, at Hinton St Mary, one of the earliest depictions of Christ. Several pavements illustrate scenes from Virgil's Aeneid or Ovid's Metamorphosis . As well as the organisation of the craft, the history of mosaic discoveries, building types, room function, figured work and schemes are considered. Each county has its own detailed introduction.

The book presents a comprehensive study of the medieval Cosmatesque mosaics at Westminster Abbey, highlighting their historical and architectural significance. It details the unique Great Pavement and various tombs, including the shrine of Edward the Confessor, which was re-erected incorrectly in the 16th century. The study includes extensive archaeological documentation and conservation efforts, revealing the use of exotic stones and the unique fictive mosaics. This work aims to enhance understanding of 13th-century English art, appealing to scholars and enthusiasts alike.

The book offers a comprehensive examination of the intricate mosaic pavement adjacent to the lost shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. It delves into the historical significance of the shrine, analyzing fragments of its original structure and the royal tombs that encircle it. Through detailed insights, the work highlights the artistic and cultural importance of these remnants, providing a deeper understanding of their role in the cathedral's heritage.

Battle above the Clouds by David Powell recounts the first half of the campaign to lift the siege of Chattanooga and one of the most dramatic battles of the entire war: Lookout Mountain.

Complete with original maps, photos, and the skillful writing readers have come to expect, this book delves into all the issues, analyzing the campaign from an operational standpoint. číst celé

This guide explores the complex history of cathedrals and churches, showing how this can be revealed through the skills of the archaeologist

This sequel to Battle Above the Clouds details the dramatic final actions of the battles for Chattanooga: Missionary Ridge and the final Confederate rearguard action at Ringgold, where Patrick Cleburne held Grant's Federals at bay and saved the Army of Tennessee from further disaster.

Drawing the manga way never goes out of fashion, as this brand new how-to title will demonstrate. As popular as when it first appeared in the 1950s, manga offers adults and older kids endless possibilities for creating worlds of their own. This colorful book explains the tools needed, the different manga styles, the use of perspective in figures, and shows how to create different poses, how to convey emotion, and how to develop different characters and the different styles that can be adopted within the various character types.