Freedom’s Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II

by Arthur Herman

Two men who never donned a uniform were absolutely critical to America’s dominance in the war. At last here is a book to tell their story and the one of public and private sector cooperation. Don’t think for a moment this is a boring book!

Secret Wonder Weapons of the Third Reich: German Missiles 1934–1945

by J. Miranda & P. Mercado

View hundreds of offensive and defensive jet-and rocket-powered robot and piloted weapons that the Germany military tried to make operational during World War Two.

500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars

by Kurt Eichenwald

In the aftermath of 9/11 political leaders scramble to appear as if they’re on top of the situation. Bending the truth, torturing informants, skeptics be damned—Constitution? What Constitution? And all of a sudden, we’re at war.

Rippon Bros.—A Coachbuilder of Renown

by Jonathan Wood

Renowned for the quality of its coachwork and closely allied with Rolls-Royce for most of its corporate life, Rippon lasted a hundred years and bodied a number of fine British and Continental chassis.

An Omelette and Three Glasses of Wine: En Route with Citroëns

by Andrew Brodie

See France by going on eight road trips in Citroëns old and new(ish).

Alfa Romeo Tipo 33: The Development and Racing History

by Peter Collins and Ed McDonough

Tipo 33s won the World Sports Car Championship twice, making the dominant Ferraris and Porsches mighty nervous. This book is the first to record their development and competition history.

Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco Posters

by William W. Crouse

The GP of Monaco is distinguished by many features, not least its longevity. This excellent book tells both its story and, for the first time ever, that of the artists and race posters capturing it.

Automobili Lamborghini

by Decio Giulio Riccardo Carugati

No matter what you think of them, Lamborghinis are distinctive in design and philosophy. If you have one or want one, this book offers immersion into the culture.

Conspiracy of Secrets

by Bobbie Neate

Ex-BRM boss Louis Stanley was a fixture on the GP circuit. This biographical detective story by his stepdaughter turns everything you know about him on its ear and has repercussions far beyond the world of motor racing.

Flying the Colors: The Unseen Treasures of Nineteenth-Century American Marine Art

by Alan Granby & Janice Hyland

A lusciously rich look at an important era in American ships, illustrated with many artworks from private collections you’d never see on your own, and printed and bound in a book that has few equals.

2CV, un fabuleux destin

by Serge Defradat

Produced between 1948 and 1990 more than 8 million of all variants of this uncompromisingly utilitarian machine were produced in France and Portugal. No matter its rickety appearance, it was a fabulous design.

Automobile Manufacturers Worldwide Registry

by Marián Suman-Hreblay

What, you didn’t know there was a Zzipper? With whom Crestmobile merged? If the German Bambi is connected to the Spanish? What S.B. stands for? All is answered here.

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