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Sam Willis

    Sam Willis è uno storico e archeologo marittimo la cui scrittura è profondamente informata dalla sua vasta conoscenza ed esperienza pratica di navigazione. Il suo approccio unico alla storia marittima e il suo stile vivido gli sono valsi il plauso come 'A Nautical Tour de Force'. Le opere di Willis affascinano i lettori con la loro narrazione avvincente e l'esplorazione perspicace del mondo marittimo.

    Histories of the Unexpected: The Second World War II
    The Admiral Benbow
    Histories of the Unexpected: The Tudors
    The Fighting Temeraire
    Fighting Ships 1750-1850
    Fighting Ships, 1850-1950
    • The book explores the impact of technology on communication and its implications for criminal investigations. It highlights how digital communications evidence, including mobile phones, call data, and social media records, has become integral to solving crimes. Through various case studies, it examines both the benefits and challenges that arise from relying on digital evidence in law enforcement.

      A Practical Guide to Digital Communications Evidence in Criminal Law2023
    • Fighting at Sea in the Eighteenth Century

      The Art of Sailing Warfare

      • 272pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      The book immerses readers in the intricacies of naval warfare, detailing the progression from initial encounters to the strategies that determine victory or defeat. It explores the complexities of battle tactics and the critical processes of damage control, providing a comprehensive understanding of maritime conflict.

      Fighting at Sea in the Eighteenth Century2023
    • In this new series of short books under the Histories of the Unexpected brand, Sam Willis and James Daybell take on some of greatest historical subjects but in an entirely unexpected way.

      Histories of the Unexpected: The Vikings2019
      3,9
    • In this new series of short books under the Histories of the Unexpected brand, Sam Willis and James Daybell take on some of greatest historical subjects but in an entirely unexpected way.

      Histories of the Unexpected: The Tudors2019
      3,9
    • In this new series of short books under the Histories of the Unexpected brand, Sam Willis and James Daybell take on some of greatest historical subjects but in an entirely unexpected way.

      Histories of the Unexpected: The Romans2019
      2,7
    • In this new series of short books under the Histories of the Unexpected brand, Sam Willis and James Daybell take on some of greatest historical subjects but in an entirely unexpected way.

      Histories of the Unexpected: The Second World War II2019
      3,9
    • Histories of the Unexpected

      • 480pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      A revolutionary and fun new book that reveals how everything, from beds and bubbles to sleep and signatures, has a history.

      Histories of the Unexpected2018
      3,6
    • The Admiral Benbow

      • 464pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      The stirring story of the life and 'last fight' of a forgotten British naval legend.

      The Admiral Benbow2011
      3,9
    • The Fighting Temeraire

      • 366pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      J.M.W. Turner's The Fighting Temeraire Tugged to her Last Berth to be Broken Up (1838) was his masterpiece. Sam Willis tells the real-life story behind this remarkable painting.

      The Fighting Temeraire2010
      4,4