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As a publisher with a reputation for thoughtful, timely and well-researched history books it comes as a bit of a shock to have one of Conway’s lead Autumn titles very much set in the present. Nigel Millard’s The Lifeboat: Courage on our Coasts is a spectacular visual tribute to one of Britain’s most essential and proud maritime organisations. It has been truly thrilling to look on over the last three years as the stunning photographs for this book have emerged from Nigel’s many days out on boats, on shouts, on helicopters or simply photographing those who dedicate their life to fundraising.

Huw Lewis-Jones concludes his introduction to The Lifeboat with the observation ‘They are heroes all’. Whilst unquestionably true of the RNLI’s voluntary crewmen, landcrew, lifeguards and fundraisers, it could also apply to many of those featured in more traditional history titles that make up the rest of Conway’s 2013 list. Ranging from Nelson’s ‘band of brothers’ and seamen celebrated

in our National Maritime Museum gallery tie-in Nelson, Navy & Nation (itself written by today’s leading writers on the Georgian navy), to the pioneering explorers, mountaineers and alpinists of Himalaya – those individual heroes who ultimately conquered the famed peaks, including Annapurna, Everest, Nanga Parbat, K2 and Kanchenchunga, of the world’s greatest mountain range.

This year we also salute those who served in the First World War, be it the opposing generals and officers, whose annotations you can see right across the fascinating maps reproduced in Mapping the First World War, or those contributors to The Wipers Times, the extraordinary satirical trench newspaper edited by Captain F.J. ‘Fred’ Roberts and Lieutenant J.H. ‘Jack’ Pearson. Such heroic editors are often unsung. Equally, in John Jordan and John Bowen we have two of the very finest, and longest-standing, working on Conway’s two annuals.

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Discover the iconic locomotive with Britain’s most celebrated railwayman THE FLYING SCOTSMAN POCKET-BOOK R. H. N. Hardy Join Britain’s most celebrated railwayman R.H.N. Hardy, himself a product of the famed Doncaster Works, as he steers us through the extraordinary career of the world’s most famous LNER Class A3 Pacific locomotive No. 4472 ‘Flying Scotsman’.

Adopting a unique approach, The Flying Scotsman Pocket-Book presents a selection of contemporary reports and reviews, ephemera and guides, as well as photographs and posters, to portray the legendary train’s history as it happened.

HB • 180 x 120 mm • 128 pages • £8.99 • 40 colour & bw illustrations

A LIFE ON THE LINES

Also by R. H. N. Hardy

A Railwayman’s Album R. H. N. Hardy

A glorious photographic record of Britain’s railways towards the end of the Age of Steam.

Over 150 images accompanied by Richard Hardy’s meticulously detailed captions and entertaining anecdotes truly evoke the speed, heat and dust of the footplate.

9781844861736 • HB • 160 pages 190 x 225 mm • £14.99

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THE RAILWAYMAN’S POCKET-BOOK 9781844861354 • £7.99 • HB 112 pages • 180 x 120 mm

A unique insight into the RNLI through 300 stunning, specially commissioned photographs

THE LIFEBOAT

Courage on Our Coasts Photographs by Nigel Millard Edited and with text by Huw Lewis-Jones Foreword by HRH The Duke of Cambridge This unprecedented new book is a photographic celebration of the everyday bravery, compassion, and outstanding commitment of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and its volunteers.

From the Cornish and Irish coasts to the Shetland Isles, we join crewman and award-winning photographer Nigel Millard, and celebrated maritime author Huw Lewis-Jones, as they travel the length of Britain and Ireland, living and working with the lifeboat men and women and accompanying them on their rescue missions.

A minimum of £1 from each copy sold is donated to the RNLI

The Lifeboat takes us on a clockwise circumnavigation of the British and Irish coasts.

We meet lifesavers and fundraisers, we visit lifeboat stations and beaches, and learn of those legends awarded the service’s prestigious medals and of their dramatic rescues in unforgiving seas.

HB • 220 x 270 mm • 240 pages • £25.00 over 250 colour photographs

An incredible and truly unique Limited Edition of The Lifeboat is also available. See website for details.

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SHIPWRIGHT 2013

The International Annual of Maritime History & Ship Modelmaking Edited by John Bowen and Jean Hood

WARSHIP 2013 Edited by John Jordan This latest volume features a range of diverse articles including the story of the devastating typhoon that hit the Japanese ‘Fourth Fleet’ in the mid-1930s, a medical history of two Jutland battlecruisers, and the self-destruction and salvage of the French Fleet at Toulon in 1942.

The Warship annual also includes the finest and most extensive naval book reviews.

Highlights in 2013 include a behind the scenes tour of the Rijksmuseum’s model collection, Malcolm Darch’s D-Day Beach Diorama, Phil Reed’s Hampton Court and Lloyd McCaffery’s Flying Cloud.

HB • 270 x 200 mm • 208 pages • £40.00 colour throughout • over 100 illustrations

HB • 270 x 200 mm • 208 pages • £40.00 over 100 illustrations

ELIZABETH’S SEA DOGS

How the English became the Scourge of the Seas Hugh Bicheno Cutting through myth and prejudice, Hugh Bicheno shines a light on the desires and exploits of a unique group of tudor buccaneers, pirates and corsairs – including Drake, Hawkins and Raleigh – who came to define an era.

PB • 198 x 128 mm • 448 pages • £ 9.99 • 50 illustrations

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Beautifully illustrated tie-in to the brand-new Nelson gallery at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

NELSON, NAVY & NATION

The Royal Navy and the British People, 1688-1815 Introduced by N.A. M. Rodger Edited by Quintin Colville and James Davey Britain’s rich naval heritage has long been understood through the life of one man – Admiral Lord Nelson. This book captures the immense interest that he continues to generate as a leader and a symbol of national identity. However, it also places him in a wider context that makes sense of his dazzling celebrity. In doing so, it shows that the story of the Royal Navy is also the story of the fears and ambitions of the British people.

Published to accompany a long-term gallery in the National Maritime Museum, entitled ‘Nelson, Navy, Nation’, the book is beautifully illustrated throughout and highlights many key objects from the gallery. It presents contributions from the world’s finest Nelson authorities including Roger Knight, Andrew Lambert, Brian Lavery, Dan Snow, Roland Pietsch and Edward Vallance.

HB • 246 x 189 mm • 240 pages • £20.00 250 colour illustrations

CONWAY EBOOKS We have now released a large number of Conway titles as eBooks for a variety of devices. Almost all our new books are available as well as a good selection of backlist. Visit www.conwaypublishing.com for more details.

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HIMALAYA

The Exploration and Conquest of the Greatest Mountains on Earth Edited by Philip Parker Introduced by Peter Hillary The Himalaya range is home to the fourteen greatest mountain peaks on the planet, each towering over 8000 metres. These peaks have inspired, fascinated and terrified western explorers and adventurers for some 300 years.

A stunning, sumptuously illustrated account of the discovery and mountaineering of the greatest mountains on Earth.

IN SEARCH OF THE SOUTH POLE 9781844861378 • £20.00 • HB 192 pages • 267 x 197 mm

MOUNTAIN HEROES 9781844861392 • £30.00 • HB 288 pages • 267 x 217 mm

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first successful summit of Mount Everest, Himalaya brings together an esteemed selection of award-winning writers and respected climbers, including Stewart Weaver, Stephen Venables, Mick Conefrey, Peter Gillman and Doug Scott, to produce a compelling, accessible and comprehensive survey of the Himalaya in all its aspects. Twelve overview maps have been specially commissioned to present the routes taken on the principal mountaineering expeditions. Furthermore, this rich history includes a superb selection of rare mountain imagery, ranging from the masterpieces of Vittorio Sella to the striking Himalayan work from some of the world’s leading adventure photographers.

HB • 267 x 197 mm • 192 pages • £20.00 130 photographs and illustrations 20 maps

The complete collection of the satirical trench newspaper that inspired the BBC dramatisation

THE WIPERS TIMES

The Famous First World War Trench Newspaper Introduced by Chris Westhorp ‘Any little shortcoming must be excused on the grounds of inexperience and the fact that pieces of metal of various sizes has punctured our press.’

With its extraordinary mix of black humour, fake entertainment programmes and pastiche articles, The Wipers Times constitutes a unique record of life on the wartime front line. From its longrunning cartoon pun (‘Are We Being Offensive Enough?’) to its brilliantly subversive column ‘Things We Want to Know’ (‘Whether certain officers have taken shares in the Hôtel Faucon, and what’s the attraction?’), and its hilarious spoof ads, this complete facsimile edition of The Wipers Times is a historical masterpiece that enables us to sample the real spirit of the trenches . . . from the peacetime comfort and safety of our armchairs.

HB • 216 x 153 mm • 338 pages • £9.99 • over 100 line illustrations

MAPPING THE FIRST WORLD WAR

Battlefields of the Great Conflict From Above Simon Forty Some one hundred years on from the Great War, Mapping The First World War provides a unique perspective on the ‘war to end all wars’. Over a hundred maps and charts show the broad sweep of events, from Germany’s 1914 war goals to the final positions of the troops. There are maps depicting movements and battles as well as related documents, such as those on levels of conscription and numbers of weapons.

Detailed and fascinating wartime cartography presented through over 100 large-format illustrations

All of the maps featured in this book have been drawn from the extensive collection held by the National Archives at Kew in west London.

Providing a fascinating and unique insight into the planning and organisation of military campaigns, Mapping The First World War is essential for anyone interested in military history and strategy, and in the development of cartography.

HB • 246 x 286 mm • 144 pages • £20.00 • 20 photographs and 120 maps

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THE SECRET AGENT’S POCKET MANUAL 1939-1945

THE LANCASTER BOMBER POCKET MANUAL 1941-1945

Stephen Bull

Martin Robson

Compiled from authentic documents issued by the British SOE and American OSS, this book gives a remarkable insight into the training and techniques of the Allied secret agent during the Second World War, from hand-to-hand combat and sabotage, to gadgets including incendiary briefcases and itching powder.

9781844861538 • HB • 128 pages • £7.99

HB • 180 x 120 mm • 160 pages • £8.99 40 photographs and diagrams

9781844861590 • HB • 128 pages • £7.99

THE COMMANDO POCKET MANUAL 1940-1945 Chris Westhorp

THE ROUTEMASTER POCKET-BOOK

THE BRITISH HOME GUARD POCKET-BOOK

THE HOME FRONT POCKET-BOOK

AN OFFICER’S MANUAL OF THE WESTERN FRONT

9781844861521 • £7.99 • HB 128 pages • 180 x 120 mm

9781844861064 • £7.99 • HB 160 pages • 180 x 120 mm

9781844861224 • £7.99 • HB 160 pages • 180 x 120 mm

9781844860722 • £7.99 • HB 144 pages • 185 x 125 mm

THE TITANIC POCKET-BOOK

THE RACING DRIVER’S POCKET-BOOK

QUICK TRAINING FOR WAR

SPITFIRE POCKET MANUAL

9781844861439 • £6.99 • HB 128 pages • 140 x 110 mm

9781844861200 • £7.99 • HB 144 pages • 180 x 120 mm

9781844861484 • £7.99 • HB 128 pages • 180 x 120 mm

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9781844861347 • £7.99 • HB 128 pages • 180 x 120 mm

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THE GREAT TRADE ROUTES

NELSON’S NAVY REVISED

EMPIRE OF THE SEAS

ALL HANDS

9781844861415 • £40 • HB 320 pages • 350 x 260 mm

9781844861750 • £35 • HB 336 pages • 298 x 252 mm

9781844861323 • £9.99 • PB 360 pages • 198 x 129 mm

9781844861552 • £25 • HB 352 pages • 234 x 156 mm

JACKSPEAK

ABLE SEAMEN

HOSTILITIES ONLY

CARELESS TALK COSTS LIVES

9781844861446 • £12.99 • HB 544 pages • 210 x 150 mm

9781844861408 • 25 • HB 368 pages • 234 x 156 mm

9781844861460 • £12.99 • PB 304 pages • 248 x 172 mm

9781844861293 • £9.99 • HB 96 pages • 210 x 165 mm

DOCTOR FOR FRIEND & FOE

DIG WW2

A FAMILY IN WARTIME

HITLER’S ARMY

9781844861545 • £9.99 • PB 320 pages • 198 x 129 mm

9781844861507 • £25 • HB 272 pages • 246 x 189 mm

9781844861514 • £20 • HB 224 pages • 246 x 189 mm

9781844860845 • £35 • HB 288 pages • 295 x 248 mm

WAR CORRESPONDENT

BRADSHAW’S HANDBOOK TO LONDON

AIRSHIP

THE TELESCOPE

9781844861385 • £25 • HB 352 pages • 234 x 156 mm

9781844861477 • £12.99 • HB 192 pages • 200 x 140 mm

9781844861316 • £25 • HB 224 pages • 270 x 230 mm

9781844861828 • £9.99 • HB 320 pages • 175 x 130mm

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Conway’s flagship series now in paperback for the very first time ANATOMY OF THE SHIP SERIES Highly acclaimed series that provides the finest documentation of individual ships and ship types ever published. Now available as paperbackwith-flaps for the very first time.

Includes a complete set of superbly executed line drawings with fully descriptive keys, technical details and a record of the ship’s service history.

BATTLESHIP DREADNOUGHT PB • 240 x 254 mm • 256 pages • £16.99 650 drawings • 20 photographs

BATTLECRUISER HOOD

THE BATTLESHIP BISMARCK

THE 100-GUN SHIP VICTORY

PB • 240 x 254 mm • 128 pages • £14.99 300 drawings • 20 photographs

PB • 240 x 254 mm • 160 pages • £16.99 16 photographs • 250 line drawings Available from December 2013

PB • 240 x 254 mm • 120 pages • £14.99 26 photographs • 300 line drawings Available from December 2013

SHIP

THE RESTORATION WARSHIP

SUBMARINE

CARRIER

9781844860760 • £30 • HB 384 pages • 300 x 280 mm

9781844860883 • £50 • HB 264 pages • 296 x 248 mm

9781844860906 • £12.99 • PB 592 pages • 198 x 126 mm

9781844861118 • £20 • HB 456 pages • 198 x 126 mm

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ARCTIC

FACE TO FACE: POLAR PORTRAITS

FACE TO FACE: OCEAN PORTRAITS

9781844860999 • £30 • HB 288 pages • 267 x 217 mm

9781844861248 • £30 • HB 288 pages • 267 x 217 mm

SEA PAINTER’S WORLD

MARINE ART OF GEOFF HUNT

HMS WARRIOR

THE SEA CHART

9781844861422 • £30 • HB 144 pages • 300 x 280 mm

9781844860807 • £19.99 • PB 144 pages • 300 x 280 mm

9781844861286 • £30 • HB 224 pages • 267 x 217 mm

9781844860630 • £16.99 • PB 160 pages • 300 x 280 mm

MERCHANT KINGS

VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE

9781844861149 • £16.99 • HB 272 pages • 234 x 156 mm

9781844860661 • £20 • PB 192 pages • 267 x 197 mm

THE VOYAGES OF CAPTAIN COOK

STEAMING THROUGH BRITAIN

9781844860609 • £9.99 112 pages • 215 x 153 mm

9781844861217 • £20 192 pages • 281 x 218 mm

THE SCALEXTRIC HANDBOOK

THE AIRFIX HANDBOOK

JAMES MAY’S TOY STORIES

9781844861163 • £9.99 • HB 96 pages • 196 x 130 mm

9781844861071 • £20 • HB 272 pages • 245 x 189 mm

THE HORNBY BOOK OF MODEL RAILWAYS

9781844861309 • £20 • HB 272 pages • 245 x 189 mm

9781844861170 • £9.99 • HB 96 pages • 196 x 130 mm

SHIPWRIGHT 2012 9781844861491 • £30 • HB 208 pages • 270 x 200 mm

9781844860951 • £14.99 • PB 176 pages • 190 x 210 mm

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Frontlist Titles ISBN TITLE 9781844862221 The Flying Scotsman

Pocket Book 9781844862177 The Lifeboat 9781844862054 Warship 2013 9781844861606 Shipwright 2013 9781844862078 Nelson, Navy and Nation 9781844862146 Elizabeth’s Sea Dogs 9781844862214 Himalaya 9781844862184 Mapping First World War 9781844862337 The Wipers Times 9781844862153 The Secret Agent’s Pocket Manual 9781844862061 Battleship Dreadnought 9781844862023 Battlecruiser Hood 9781844862238 The 100-Gun Ship Victory 9781844862245 The Battleship Bismarck

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Backlist tiles 9781844861408 Able Seamen £25.00 £17.50 9781844861514 A Family in Wartime £20.00 £14.00 9781844861385 Airship £25.00 £17.50 9781844861736 A Life on the Lines £14.99 £10.49 9781844861552 All Hands £25.00 £17.50 9781844860722 An Officer’s Manual of

the Western Front £7.99 £5.59 9781844861309 Arctic £20.00 £14.00 9781844861828 Bradshaw’s Handbook

to London £9.99 £6.99 9781844861064 The British Home Guard Pocket-Book £7.99 £5.59 9781844861293 Careless Talk Costs Lives £9.99 £6.99 9781844861118 Carrier £20.00 £14.00 9781844861507 DIG WW2 £25.00 £17.50 9781844861545 Doctor for Friend & Foe £9.99 £6.99 9781844861323 Empire of the Seas £9.99 £6.99 9781844860999 Face to Face: Polar

Portraits £30.00 £21.00 9781844861248 Face to Face: Ocean

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ISBN TITLE RRP OFFER 9781844860845 Hitler’s Army £35.00 £24.50 9781844861286 HMS Warrior £30.00 £21.00 9781844861460 Hostilities Only £12.99 £9.09 9781844861446 Jackspeak £12.99 £9.09 9781844861071 James May’s Toy Stories £20.00 £14.00 9781844861149 Merchant Kings £16.99 £11.89 9781844861750 Nelson’s Navy £35.00 £24.50 9781844861439 Quick Training for War £6.99 £4.89 9781844860760 Ship £30.00 £21.00 9781844861491 Shipwright 2012 £30.00 £21.00 9781844861217 Steaming Through Britain £20.00 £14.99 9781844860906 Submarine £12.99 £9.09 9781844861163 The Airfix Handbook £9.99 £6.99 9781844861590 The Commando Pocket £7.99 £5.59 9781844861415 The Great Trade Routes £40.00 £28.00 9781844861224 The Home Front Pocket-Book £7.99 £5.59 9781844860951 The Hornby Book of Model

Railways £14.99 £10.49 9781844861538 The Lancaster Bomber

Pocket Manual £7.99 £5.59 9781844860807 The Marine Art of

Geoff Hunt £19.99 £13.99 9781844861354 The Railwayman’s Pocket-Book £7.99 £5.59 9781844860883 The Restoration Warship £50.00 £35.00 9781844861521 The Routemaster

Pocket-Book £7.99 £5.59 9781844861347 The Racing Driver’s Pocket-Book £7.99 £5.59 9781844861170 The Scalextric Handbook £9.99 £6.99 9781844860630 The Sea Chart £16.99 £11.89 9781844861422 The Sea Painter’s World £30.00 £21.00 9781844861200 The Spitfire Pocket Manual £7.99 £5.59 9781844861477 The Telescope £12.99 £9.09 9781844861484 The Titanic Pocket-Book £7.99 £5.59 9781844860661 The Voyage of the Beagle £20.00 £14.00 9781844860609 The Voyages of Captain Cook £9.99 £6.99 9781844861316 War Correspondent £25.00 £17.50

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by George Arnald, Greenwich Hospital Collection BHC0509

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