A Brief History of Britain 1066 - 1485 (Vincent Nicholas)(Paperback)

A Brief History of Britain 1066 - 1485 (Vincent Nicholas)(Paperback)

From the Battle of Hastings to the Battle of Bosworth Field, Nicholas Vincent tells the story of how Britain was born. When William, Duke of Normandy, killed King Harold and seized the throne of England, England's language, culture, politics and law were transformed. Over the next four hundred

In Search of History: 1066-1485 (Aylett John F.)(Paperback / softback)

Tudor and Stuart Britain: 1485-1714 (Lockyer Roger)(Paperback)

Tudor and Stuart Britain charts the political, religious, economic and social history of Britain from the start of Henry VII's reign in 1485 to the death of Queen Anne in 1714, providing students and lecturers with a detailed chronological narrative of significant events, such as the Reformation,

Medieval Minds Pupil's Book Britain 1066-1500 (Byrom Jamie)(Paperback / softback)

Builds thorough understanding and enjoyment of History through enquiry. Think Through History provides an enthralling enquiry-based approach for 11-14 year olds built around key historical issues and

Headstart In History: Power & People 1066-1485 (Rees Rosemary)(Paperback / softback)

Aiming to provide challenge and stimulus for more able pupils, the 'Headstart in History' books have high narrative content; extended writing opportunities and suggestions videos and historical

A Brief History of Britain 1851-2010: A Nation Transformed (Black Jeremy)(Paperback)

From the Great Exhibition to the Credit Crunch -- the transformation of Britain from the world's greatest nation to the present day. In 1851 Queen Victoria opened the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, it was the high water mark of English achievement -- the nation at the forefront of the Industrial

Brief History of Life in Victorian Britain (Paterson Michael)(Paperback / softback)

From the Great Exhibition to Dickensian slums, the triumph of empire to the anxiety of revolt - Victorian Britain was an age of

Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages (Whittock Martyn)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating new portrait of Medieval Britain that brings together the everyday and the

Trench Art: A Brief History & Guide, 1914-1939 (Saunders Nicholas J.)(Paperback)

Engraved shell-cases, bullet-crucifixes, letter openers and cigarette lighters made of shrapnel and cartridges, miniature airplanes and tanks, talismanic jewelry, embroidery, objects carved from stone, bone and wood - all of these things are trench art, the misleading name given to the dazzling

Brief History of Analytic Phil (Schwartz Stephen P.)(Paperback)

A Brief History of Analytic Philosophy: From Russell to Rawls presents a comprehensive overview of the historical development of all major aspects of analytic philosophy, the dominant Anglo-American philosophical tradition in the twentieth century. Features coverage of all the major subject areas

Stonemason - A History of Building Britain (Ziminski Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

A stonemason's story of the building of Britain: part archaeological history, part deeply personal insight into an ancient

Vincent (Stok Barbara)(Paperback / softback)

This graphic biography documents the brief and intense period of creativity Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) spent in Arles, Provence, in southern France. Here van Gogh dreams of setting up an artists' studio--a haven where he and his friends can paint together. But attacks of mental illness leave the

Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World (Ostler Nicholas)(Paperback)

Nicholas Ostler's Empires of the Word is the first history of the world's great tongues, gloriously celebrating the wonder of words that binds communities together and makes possible both the living of a common history and the telling of it. From the uncanny resilience of Chinese through twenty

Portillo's Hidden History of Britain (Portillo Michael)(Paperback / softback)

A compelling and evocative history of Britain through the stories of its `lost' or abandoned buildings; a companion to Channel 5's series of the same

A Brief History of the House of Windsor (Paterson Michael)(Paperback)

This Brief History tells the story of The House of Windsor. Starting with George V and going through Charles, Prince of Wales, all the way to Queen Elizabeth II. Plus it will touch on the next generations of the monarchy, with Prince William, Duchess Kate, and their son. The book will shed light on

Magna Carta: A Very Short Introduction (Vincent Nicholas)(Paperback)

The Magna Carta is arguably the greatest constitutional document in recorded history, yet few people today understand either its contents or its context. This Very Short Introduction, which includes a full English translation of the 1215 Magna Carta, introduces the document to a modern audience,

Viking London (Williams Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Viking Britain author Thomas Williams returns with a brief history of the interaction between the Vikings and the British to tell the story of the occupation of

1066 and Before That - History Poems (Moses Brian)(Paperback)

A brilliant collection of history poems from Brian Moses and Roger

1066: A Guide to the Battles and the Campaigns (Livingston Michael)(Paperback)

The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, changed the course of English history. This most famous moment of the Norman Conquest was recorded in graphic detail in the threads of the Bayeux Tapestry, providing a priceless glimpse into a brutal conflict.In this fresh look at the battle and

The Oxford History of Britain: 2021 Edition (Morgan Kenneth O.)(Paperback)

A new edition of this best-selling history of Britain, from Roman times, now updated to cover the first decade of the 21st century. The Oxford History of Britain tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. Encompassing

A Brief History of the Spanish Language (Pharies David a.)(Paperback)

Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading introduction to the history of one of the world's most widely spoken languages. Moving from the language's Latin roots to its present-day forms, this concise book offers readers insights into the origin

History of Jazz in Britain, 1919-50 (Godbolt Jim)(Paperback / softback)

A History of Jazz in Britain 1919-1950 was the first truly comprehensive survey of this phenomenon from a British perspective. Despite the increase in literature since it was first published, there is no other book to rival it. This new edition includes additional photos and an updated text. It

A History of Modern Britain: 1714 to the Present (Wasson Ellis)(Paperback)

Now available in a fully-revised and updated second edition, A History of Modern Britain: 1714 to the Present provides a comprehensive survey of the social, political, economic and cultural history of Great Britain from the Hanoverian succession to the present day. Places Britain in a global

Talking to My Daughter - A Brief History of Capitalism (Varoufakis Yanis)(Paperback / softback)