Shellac and Swing!: A Social History of the Gramophone in Britain (Lindsay Bruce)(Pevná vazba)

Shellac and Swing!: A Social History of the Gramophone in Britain (Lindsay Bruce)(Pevná vazba)

Shellac and Swing tells the story of the gramophone's 'golden age, ' from 1900-1955, when it helped to shape Britain's culture from the arts to warfare. The story focuses on the gramophone, the invention of Emile Berliner in the 1880s, but begins with a brief outline of the first attempts to

Welfare and Social Policy in Britain Since 1870: Essays in Honour of Jose Harris (Goldman Lawrence)(Pevná vazba)

This collection of twelve essays reviews the history of welfare in Britain over the past 150 years. It focuses on the ideas that have shaped the development of British social policy, and on the thinkers who have inspired and also contested the welfare state. It thereby constructs an intellectual

The History of Christianity in Britain and Ireland: From the First Century to the Twenty-First (Bray Gerald)(Pevná vazba)

The history of Britain and Ireland is incomprehensible without an understanding of the Christian faith that has shaped it. Introduced when the nations of these islands were still in their infancy, Christianity has provided the framework for their development from the beginning. Gerald Bray's

Oxford AQA GCSE History (9-1): Britain: Power and the People c1170-Present Day Revision Guide (Bruce Lindsay)(Paperback / softback)

The Art of Sound: A Visual History for Audiophiles (Burrows Terry)(Pevná vazba)

The Gramophone Company and The Columbia Phonograph Company merged in 1931 to become EMI: the Apple of its day. Organized chronologically, this richly illustrated resource tells the incredible story of the development of sound recording throughout the acoustic era (1877-1925), the electrical era

Webley Air Pistols: Their History and Development (Bruce Gordon)(Pevná vazba)

Despite a long history of involvement in the design and production of firearms, the Birmingham firm of Webley & Scott is probably better known to the general public for its manufacture of airguns than for any other product. Until now, there has been no published reference that concentrates

Women and the Women's Movement in Britain Since 1914 (Pugh M.)(Pevná vazba)

This new edition of an established text brings the history of the women's movement in Britain right up to the present day. Updated and expanded, the third edition features a new final chapter focusing on the parliamentary breakthrough of 1997 and the likely impact of women in the upcoming general

The Secret History of English Spas (King Melanie)(Pevná vazba)

An informative social and cultural history of the English craze for drinking and bathing in spa waters. English spas have a long and steamy history, from the thermal baths of Aquae Sulis in Bath to the stews of Southwark and the elegant pump rooms of Cheltenham and Buxton. The Secret History of

Murder and Mayhem: Crime in Twentieth-Century Britain (Nash David)(Pevná vazba)

This introductory book offers a coherent history of twentieth century crime and the law in Britain, with chapters on topics ranging from homicide to racial hate crime, from incest to anarchism, from gangs to the death penalty. Pulling together a wide range of literature, David Nash and Anne-Marie

A New History of Yachting (Bender Mike)(Pevná vazba)

An overview of the history of yachting in its social, cultural, political and economic contexts. Shortlisted for the Maritime Foundation's Mountbatten Award 2018 This book, by a leading expert in the field, is the first major history of yachting for over a quarter of a century. Setting

Fringe, Frog and Tassel: The Art of the Trimmings-Maker (Westman Annabel)(Pevná vazba)

The first survey of the history, design and use of trimmings in the historic interior in Britain and Ireland which will become the standard work on the subject. Trimmings have always provided a visual feast for the eye, an essential element in the grandeur and elegance of the interior and a major

Sir Arthur Bryant and National History in Twentieth-Century Britain (Stapleton Julia)(Pevná vazba)

Sir Arthur Bryant and National History in Twentieth-Century Britain is a significant new study of the work of the popular historian and journalist, Sir Arthur Bryant (1899-1985). Since his death, scholarly interest in Bryant has focused on his Nazi sympathies in the late 1930s. Julia Stapleton

Britain at Bay: The Epic Story of the Second World War, 1938-1941 (Allport Alan)(Pevná vazba)

A sweeping, groundbreaking epic that combines military with social history, to illuminate the ways in which Great Britain and its people were permanently transformed by the Second World War. Here is the many-faceted, world-historically significant story of Britain at war. In looking closely at the

The Nature of Drugs: History, Pharmacology, and Social Impact (Shulgin Alexander)(Pevná vazba)

The Nature of Drugs: History, Pharmacology, and Social Impact, Volume 1, presents lectures from Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin's popular course on what drugs are, how they work, how they are processed by the body, and how they affect our society. Transcribed from the original lectures recorded at San

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Royal Britain (Phillips Charles)(Pevná vazba)

Explore the history of the British Isles in this celebration of its monarchs, and the development of its fine architectural legacy. The first half is a magnificent illustrated history of Britain's kings and queens, including such internationally recognized characters as Henry VIII and Elizabeth II

The Guitar in Georgian England: A Social and Musical History (Page Christopher)(Pevná vazba)

The guitar takes center stage in this fascinating social history, which asserts the instrument's long-forgotten importance in Romantic-era

A Matter of Obscenity: The Politics of Censorship in Modern England (Hilliard Christopher)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive history of censorship in modern Britain For Victorian lawmakers and judges, the question of whether a book should be allowed to circulate freely depended on whether it was sold to readers whose mental and moral capacities were in doubt, by which they meant the increasingly literate

History of Britain (Brocklehurst Ruth)(Pevná vazba)

Offers a comprehensive compendium of the history of Britain, encompassing various things from prehistoric times to the turn of the millennium. This book features internet links to additional resources, including video clips, games and interactive

People's Flag and the Union Jack - An Alternative History of Britain and the Labour Party (Hassan Gerry)(Pevná vazba)

An alternative history of the Labour Party which will have significant relevance and impact in the context of the ongoing debates on Scottish independence, the future of the British state and UK politics

Gin: A Short History (Jenkins Moses)(Pevná vazba)

An accessible and colorful illustrated narrative of the manufacturing and social history of a favorite British tipple. Uncovering the mysteries of gin manufacture and production, as well as its fascinating history, this book is a complete guide to one of the world's drinks of choice. Gin is a drink

An Infinite History: The Story of a Family in France Over Three Centuries (Rothschild Emma)(Pevná vazba)

An innovative history of deep social and economic changes in France, told through the story of a single extended family across five generationsMarie Aymard was an illiterate widow who lived in the provincial town of Angoul me in southwestern France, a place where seemingly nothing ever happened

Breaking Seas, Broken Ships: People, Shipwrecks and Britain, 1854-2007 (Friel Ian)(Pevná vazba)

Following Britain and the Ocean Road, Ian Friel expertly navigates the history of Britain and the sea from the Middle Ages to modern times. With Breaking Seas, Broken Ships, we follow the story of Britain's maritime history through some of its most dramatic shipwrecks. From the country's imperial

Wonders All Around: The Incredible True Story of Astronaut Bruce McCandless II and the First Untethered Flight in Space (McCandless III Bruce)(Pevná vazba)

The Man You Never Knew You KnewIt's one of the most powerful and popular images in the history of space exploration: an astronaut in a snow-white spacesuit, untethered and floating alone in an expanse of blue. Bruce McCandless II is the man in that spacesuit, and Wonders All Around: The Incredible

A History of Food (Toussaint-Samat Maguelonne)(Pevná vazba)

The story of cuisine and the social history of eating is a fascinating one, and Maguelonne Toussaint-Samat covers all its aspects in this classic history. New expanded edition of a classic book, originally published to great critical acclaim from Raymond Blanc, The New York Times, The Sunday