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The latest in the RCTS Locomotives of the LMS Series, this long awaited first of two volumes covers the design, development, construction and operation of one of the most well known and largest classes of steam locomotives ever to run on the railways of Great Britain. Authored by the well known and highly respected locomotive historian John Jennison, the book maintains the very high standard of detail and accuracy which is the hallmark of RCTS publications. Lavishly illustrated with black and white photographs from the introduction of the class through until the 1950s and with many diagrams and tables of data.

Papers and manuscripts of the lyrical poet and second King of Redonda; some papers for M.P. Shiel, fantasy writer and first King of Redonda; some papers on the Kingdom of Redonda.

In this comprehensive study of the impact of the media on war, all the major wars and many of the minor conflicts fought by Britain and the U.S., from the Crimea to Bosnia are examined. Demonstrates how great social and technological revolutions in the past 150 years have altered the relationships between politicians, the media and civil servants in the shaping of policies which may lead to conflict. The complex subjects of propaganda, censorship and handling of the media by the military and political authorities are examined; journalistic ethics and motives are probed. Covers the effect of the media on the formation of public opinion and the extent to which the latter influences the making of foreign policy. Illus.