Kings And Queens (History Of Britain)

Beginning with Alfred the Great, Cath Senker presents an accessible history of the a€?remarkably resilient institutiona€ of monarchy up to the reign of Elizabeth II. Tracing its development from the power held by early kings, through the dominance that figures such as Henry VIII exerted, to the more constitutional form of the modern era, she explains the impact that Britaina€s monarchs have had in shaping the country

If Britain's maritime history were embodied in a single ship, she would have a prehistoric prow, a mast plucked from a Victorian steamship, the hull of a modest fishing vessel, the propeller of an ocean liner and an anchor made of stone. We might call her Asunder, and, fantastical though she is, we could in fact find her today, scattered in fragments across the country's creeks and coastlines • In his moving and original new history, Tom Nancollas goes in search of eleven relics that together tell the story of Britain at sea. From the swallowtail prow of a Bronze Age vessel to a stone ship moored at a Baroque quayside, each one illuminates a distinct phase of our adventures upon the waves; each brings us close to the people, places and vessels that made a maritime nation

Set during the Pugachov rebellion against Catherine the Great, The Captain's Daughter was Pushkin's only completed novel and remains one of his most popular works. The inexperienced and impetuous young nobleman Pyotr Grinyev is sent on military service to a remote fortress, where he falls in love with Masha, Captain Mironov's daughter - but then the ruthless Cossack Pugachov lays siege to the stronghold, setting in motion a tragic train of events • This volume also contains another work by Pushkin on the same theme, A History of Pugachov, which presents an impartial, meticulously researched history of the revolt, but was regarded in aristocratic circles as subversive on its publication. Together, these two works provide a fascinating insight into the character of the peasant who tried to overthrow an empress, written with the clarity and insight of Russia's greatest poet

If we can save the salmon, we can save the world • Over the centuries, salmon have been a vital resource, a dietary staple and an irresistible catch. But there is so much more to this extraordinary fish • As international bestseller Mark Kurlansky reveals, salmon persist as a barometer for the health of our planet. Centuries of our greatest assaults on nature can be seen in their harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle • Full of all Kurlansky’s characteristic curiosity and insight, Salmon is a magisterial history of a wondrous creature

Britain is an island ruled by nostalgia, but nostalgia today isn't what it used to be • Longing to go back to the 'good old days' is nothing new. For hundreds of years, the British have mourned the loss of older national identities and called for a revival 'simple', 'better' ways of life - from Margaret Thatcher's call for a return to 'Victorian values' in the 1980s, to William Blake's protest against the 'dark satanic mills' of the Industrial Revolution that were fast transforming England's green and pleasant land, to sixteenth-century observers looking back wistfully to a 'Merry England' before the upheavals of the Reformation. By the time we reach the 1500s, we find a country nostalgic for a vision of home that looks very different to our own

With stunning illustrations and over 60 flaps to lift, children can explore plague-ridden London, the British Empire, a Victorian factory and other key events in Britain’s incredible history. Scenes include “The Middle Ages”, “Tudor Times” and “Britain at War”. A “Famous People” section at the back of the book features Britons of note such as Oliver Cromwell, Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles

The Macmillan Children’s Readers Level 3 will capture a child’s interest in reading and learning English with fun and informative subject matter. The wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles provides reinforcement of basic structures and vocabulary and can be used alongside any primary course. Accompanying audio is available for each title

Как и «Время войны» для 1940-х годов, эта книга охватит широкий спектр событий 1930-х годов с точки зрения современников, почерпнутых из столичных и провинциальных писем и дневников, газет, периодических изданий, книг и богатого материала, доступного в Британская библиотека • Дж. Б. Пристли классно описал «три Англии», которые он увидел в 1930-е годы: старую Англию, Англию девятнадцатого века и новую, послевоенную Англию. Британия тридцатых годов действительно была страной контрастов, одновременно страной, потерявшей надежду из-за Депрессии, безработицы и международной напряженности, но также и местом самодовольных домовладельцев пригородов с маленьким Остином в каждом гараже • Теперь Джульет Гардинер, признанный автор отмеченной наградами книги «Военное время», предлагает свежий взгляд на это беспокойное, неопределенное и амбициозное десятилетие, оживляя сложный опыт Британии тридцатых годов через газеты, журналы, мемуары, письма и дневники

Первая популярная биография Эдварда I, изданная в последнее время, написанная крупным новым историком • Это - биография поистине грозного короля. Эдвард I известен миллионам как «Длинноногий», завоеватель Шотландии и враг сэра Уильяма Уоллеса («Храброе сердце»). Эдвард был рожден, чтобы править Англией, но считал себя достойным управлять всей Британией. Его правление было одним из самых драматичных за весь период Средневековья. Оно знаменито войнам и завоеваниям беспрецедентного масштаба и оставило после себя наследие разделения, которое продолжается до сих пор • За свою удивительно насыщенную жизнь Эдуард победил и убил в бою знаменитого Симона де Монфора; путешествовал по Европе в Святую Землю в крестовом походе; завоевал Уэльс, навсегда уничтожив его местных правителей, и построил в Конви, Харлеке, Бомарисе и Кернарфоне самую великолепную цепь замков

See history as it happened - from the evolution of early humans to the space race - with 130 detailed maps that bring pivotal episodes of world history to life.Including a foreword by renowned broadcaster and historian Peter Snow, this history atlas shows you the history of the world in thrilling action. Follow Napoleon as he conquers Europe, explore the rise of the Roman Empire, or chart the progress of the Russian Revolution as each map presents an overview of the story then takes you, step by step, through how it developed, leaving its mark on land and ocean.With cutting-edge design and breathtaking scope, History of the World Map by Map charts ancient, medieval, and modern history in all corners of the world. Discover how patterns of global trade, exploration, conflict, and technological advances shaped key moments in human civilization, such as the success of ancient Egypt, the conquest of Peru, the decolonization of Africa and Asia, the American Civil War, and the energy and environmental challenges of the 21st century

Обои AS Creation History of Art, артикул 37654-1, ширина 0,53 м., виниловые на флизелиновой основе • Германия