The Land of Boudica: Prehistoric and Roman Norfolk (Davies John)(Paperback)

The Land of Boudica: Prehistoric and Roman Norfolk (Davies John)(Paperback)

Modern Archaeology is showing Norfolk to be a distinct region of national and international significance. This book traces the story of this area from the Ice Age and the first appearance of people, to the end of Roman Britain. In particular it focuses on the many remarkable and exciting

The Little History of Norfolk (Davies John A.)(Pevná vazba)

A History of Norfolk in 100 Objects (Davies John A.)(Paperback)

Norfolk is often characterised as a sleepy backwater of Britain. In fact its closeness to continental Europe led it in the past to being at the cutting edge of contact with immigrant peoples, often bringing with them innovative developments and cultural influences. Compiled by two highly respected

The Fat of the Land (Seymour John)(Paperback)

More than fifty years on, The Fat of the Land remains an important and inspiring book and retains its power to make us think carefully about our own lives. Complete with Sally Seymour's illustrations and cover, and with a new introduction by Hugh

Boudica (Bernays Tristan)(Paperback)

AD 61, Britannia. On the furthest outreaches of the Roman Empire - at the very edge of the known world - rebellion is brewing. The King of the Iceni has died and his widow Boudica has tried to claim her rightful throne. For her insolence in defying Rome, the queen has been flogged, her daughters

The Land Breakers (Ehle John)(Paperback)

Set deep in the Appalachian wilderness between the years of 1779 and 1784, The Land Breakers is a saga like the Norse sagas or the book of Genesis, a story of first and last things, of the violence of birth and death, of inescapable sacrifice and the faltering emergence of community. Mooney and Imy

Norfolk 2: North-West and South (Pevsner Nikolaus)(Pevná vazba)

This second volume on Norfolk provides a comprehensive survey from prehistoric times to the present day. The 17th- and 18th-century treasures of King's Lynn are explored, as well as the market towns of Swaffham and Wymondham. Castle remains and medieval churches are also

Egypt and the Desert (Darnell John Coleman)(Paperback)

Deserts, the Red Land, bracket the narrow strip of alluvial Black Land that borders the Nile. Networks of desert roads ascended to the high desert from the Nile Valley, providing access to the mineral wealth and Red Sea ports of the Eastern Desert, the oasis depressions and trade networks of the

Prehistoric Dorset (Gale John)(Paperback)

With stunning photographs and easy-to-understand text, John Gale takes the reader on an archaeological journey through prehistoric Dorset. He discusses Neolithic sites, local stone circles, and many other fascinating prehistoric

Prehistoric Sites (Malam John)(Paperback / softback)

Which prehistoric places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how our ancient prehistoric ancestors lived? This book takes a tour around of some of these places, giving a fascinating glimpse of how prehistoric peoples built their houses and communities as well as

John Saturnall´s Feast - Lawrence Norfolk

In the remote village of Buckland, a mob chants of witchcraft. It is 1625, and John and his mother are running for their lives. Taking refuge among the trees of Buccla's Wood, John's mother opens her book and begins to tell her son of an ancient Feast kept in secret down the generations. Little

Walks on the Wild Side: Exploring an Unforgiving Land (Pakenham John)(Paperback)

Exploring and unforgiving land, Pakenham provides a glimpse of a tough terrain and its even tougher inhabitants, where every day was a battle for survival. This is extreme travel that, four decades on, still packs a powerful

50 Roman Finds: From the Portable Antiquities Scheme (Pearce John)(Paperback)

50 Roman Finds of the Portable Antiquities Scheme highlights some of the most important and interesting Roman objects recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) or reported Treasure. It features a wide variety of objects, allowing for a balanced presentation of both well-preserved everyday

The Roman Emperor Aurelian: Restorer of the World (White John F.)(Paperback)

Aurelian saved the Roman Empire from foreign invasion and collapse, earning him the title Restorer of the World from a grateful Senate. This is his story as restorer of the world.The ancient Sibylline prophecies had foretold that the Roman Empire would last for 1000 years. As the time for the

Dinosaur Rap W CD (Foster John)(Paperback)

Go on a rhythmic romp through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous eras to meet the prehistoric creatures every child loves: dinosaurs! With colorful artwork and a funky fresh beat, Dinosaur Rap introduces children to paleontology, the relative sizes of dinosaur species and the abstract concept of

The Green Bridge: Stories from Wales (Davies John)(Paperback)

The short story is popular in Wales with both readers and writers, attracting the talents of the country's foremost authors. Here, twenty-five English-language writers provide a story each to produce an entertaining and varied anthology. Horror, satire, humour, war, tales of the aristocracy, of

Space Warfare: Strategy, Principles and Policy (Klein John J.)(Paperback)

This new study considers military space strategy within the context of the land and naval strategies of the past. Explaining why and how strategists note the similarities of space operations to those of the air and naval forces, this book shows why many such strategies unintentionally lead to

Origami Dinosaurs for Beginners (Montroll John)(Paperback)

An internationally renowned origami master recaptures the prehistoric allure of dinosaurs with this new series of original models. Twenty famous and lesser-known creatures from the Mesozoic era include a tyrannosaurus, apatosaurus, pterodactylus, dimetrodon, quetzalcoatlus, and protoceratops.John

Attila The Hun (Man John)(Paperback / softback)

He launched two violent attacks against the eastern and western halves of the Roman empire, attacks which earned him his reputation for mindless devastation, and brought an end to Rome's pre-eminence in Europe. Attila was coarse, capricious, arrogant, ruthless and

Short History of Byzantium (Norwich John Julius)(Paperback / softback)

Constantine the Great moved the seat of Roman power to Constantinople in AD 330 and for eleven brutal, bloody centuries, the Byzantine Empire became a beacon of grand magnificence and depraved decadence. In this book, the author provides the definitive introduction to the savage, scintillating

Ariki and the Island of Wonders (Davies Nicola)(Paperback / softback)

The Cradle of Humanity: Prehistoric Art and Culture (Bataille Georges)(Paperback)

A radically interdisciplinary inquiry into the origins of human consciousness, community, and potential.The Cradle of Humanity: Prehistoric Art and Culture collects essays and lectures by Georges Bataille spanning 30 years of research in anthropology, comparative religion, aesthetics, and

Emelia Moorgrim and the Medieval Monsters of Norfolk (King Isabelle)(Paperback)

Monsters have escaped from medieval books and they're running riot in Norfolk museums Join Emelia Moorgrim and her cat Monty Marmalade as they courageously use their time travel watch to journey through history, untangle mysteries and capture the monsters before they cause too much trouble

Secret Cromer and Sheringham (Talbott Lorna)(Paperback)

Secret Cromer and Sheringham explores the lesser-known history of the Norfolk coastal towns of Cromer and Sheringham through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive