With more than 35 chapters of military disasters, both famous (infamous) and obscure, this title is chock of trivia, history, and looks at the world's greatest seafaring military defeats.

In 1845 Captain Sir John Franklin led a large, well equipped expedition to complete the conquest of the Canadian Arctic. Yet Franklin, his ships and men were fated never to return. This book gives an account of the worst catastrophe in the history of British exploration, and the dark tales of cannibalism that surround the fate of those involved.

The real story of one of the greatest explorers who ever lived by 'the world's greatest living explorer' (Guinness Book of Records). From the bestselling author of Mad, Bad and Dangerous To Know.

This book takes a fresh look at the creation of the Institution, and its early founders and examines how it has responded over 200 years.

The remarkable story of Carausius, who was sent to clear the North Sea and Channel of Germanic pirates but, when accused of pocketing their loot, revolted against Rome in 286.

Discover the history behind everyone's favourite villain, from the golden age of piracy to the present. Pirates, those desperate men and (some notorious women) who sought fame and fortune, often led short but exciting lives laced with rum and debauchery...