Medieval Castles of England and Wales (Lowry Bernard)(Paperback)

Medieval Castles of England and Wales (Lowry Bernard)(Paperback)

Designed both to protect the inhabitants of the towns they towered over and cow them into submission, castles dominated the landscape of Medieval England and Wales. Though some were built before 1066, the Norman Conquest left a lasting legacy of domination in the form of fortifications ranging from

Castles of Wales (Phillips Alan)(Paperback)

Wales, a small country, is littered with the relics of war - Iron Age forts, Roman ruins, medieval castles and the coastal forts of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The biggest construction of fortifications in Wales took place during the reign of Edward I. They were not only built to deter

Historical Map of England and Wales(Paperback / softback)

Welsh Castles: A Guide by Counties (Pettifer Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

The medieval castles of Wales are an imposing group of monuments. Although there are examples from the Norman period, the vast majority of the surviving castles date from the thirteenth century, a dramatic and turbulent period when Wales was nearly united under native rule before succumbing to

Country Houses, Castles and Mansions of Peeblesshire (Byrom Bernard)(Paperback / softback)

Country Houses, Castles and Mansions of Selkirkshire (Byrom Bernard)(Paperback / softback)

Death of Kings (Cornwell Bernard)(Paperback / softback)

The sixth novel in Bernard Cornwell's epic and bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2's major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the

Burning Land (Cornwell Bernard)(Paperback / softback)

The fifth novel in Bernard Cornwell's epic and bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2's major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the

Churches and Churchyards of England and Wales (Hayman Richard)(Paperback)

An engaging introduction to the workings of church buildings and churchyards, explaining the integral elements of a working church and how they have changed over time. The parish church is a symbol of continuity, a cornerstone of the urban and rural landscape, and a treasure trove often as rich in

Allen Brown's English Castles (Brown R. Allen)(Paperback)

A reissue of the classic guide to the origins, purpose and identity of the great castles of England and Wales, built after the arrival of the Normans. Castle studies have been shaped and defined over the past half-century by the work of R. Allen Brown. His classic English Castles, renamed here to

Pagan Lord (Cornwell Bernard)(Paperback / softback)

The seventh novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. BBC2's major Autumn 2015 TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the

English Medieval Embroidery: Opus Anglicanum (Browne Clare)(Paperback)

An introduction to the design, production and use of luxury embroideries in medieval England (c. 1200-1530) In medieval Europe, embroidered textiles were indispensable symbols of wealth and power. Owing to their quality, complexity and magnificence, English embroideries enjoyed international

Immigrant England, 1300-1550 (Ormrod Mark)(Paperback)

Immigrant England tells the story of thousands of people who migrated to later medieval England. The book draws on uniquely rich evidence about the lives of these men and women, and analyses the attitudes of the English to the foreigners in their midst. Essential reading for everyone interested in

How to Survive in Medieval England (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

Imagine you were transported back in time to Medieval England and had to start a new life there. Without mobile phones, ipads, internet and social media networks, when transport means walking or, if you're fortunate, horse-back, how will you know where you are or what to do? Where will you live?

A Year in the Life of Medieval England (Mount Toni)(Paperback)

The medieval era is often associated with dynastic struggles, gruesome wars and the formidable influence of the Church. But what about the everyday experience of the royal subjects and common people? Here, alongside the coronations, diplomatic dealings and key battles, can be found the fabric of

Lighthouses of England and Wales (Leach Nicholas)(Pevná vazba)

This newly revised and wholly redesigned edition is a complete guide to the lighthouses of England, Wales and the Channel Islands. It includes every known lighthouse past and present, from the largest and best known, such as Beachy Head, Eddystone and Skerries, to the smallest harbour lights and

Pillboxes and Tank Traps (Lowry Bernard)(Paperback)

The very real threat of the invasion of Britain in 1940 initiated a huge military construction program. Around the vulnerable coasts of the country, as well as inland, were built thousands of pillboxes, anti-tank barriers and other obstacles to defeat or delay the invader. The end of WWII saw much

Lionheart (Kane Ben)(Paperback)

REBEL. LEADER. BROTHER. KING. 1179. Henry II is King of England, Wales, Ireland, Normandy, Brittany and Aquitaine. The House of Plantagenet reigns supreme. But there is unrest in Henry's house. Not for the first time, his family talks of rebellion. Ferdia - an Irish nobleman taken captive during

Hermits and Anchorites in England, 1200-1550 (Jones E. A.)(Paperback)

This book provides an unprecedented range of sources for the solitary life in late-medieval England, including many that have never before been published, alongside a scholarly introduction and commentary by one of the foremost experts in the

Welsh Castles Colouring Book (Davies Dorian Spencer)(Paperback)

A collection of beautiful but fun illustrations of Wales' most spectacular castles, drawn by well-known Welsh artist Dorian Spencer Davies for you to color and treasure. Anyone from 4 to 94 will enjoy bringing these vivid, joyful images of 21 stunning Welsh landmarks to life. The book includes

James of St George and the Castles of the Welsh Wars (Hislop Malcolm)(Pevná vazba)

This is a major architectural assessment of the Edwardian castle in Wales and represents an essential text for understanding a key stage in the history of the castle.James of St George has a reputation as one of the most significant castle builders of the Middle Ages. His origins and early career

England & Wales (Verlag Kunth)(Pevná vazba)

England & Wales is a picture-rich journey, presenting the diversity of both regions in superb photographs and informative

Wales: Churches, Houses, Castles (Jenkins Simon)(Paperback)

From the great citadels of Caernarvon, Harlech, Powis and Beaumaris in the north, to the Victorian glories of Cardiff in the south, St David's cathedral ('the loveliest church in Wales') in the west to the exquisite little hill church of Patrishow in the east, from Plas Newydd above the Menai

Student Support and Benefits Handbook - England, Wales and Northern Ireland 2014/15 (Child Poverty Action Group)(Paperback)