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From the mysterious Druids and noble King Alfred to the notorious Henry VIII and the Glorious Revolution of 1688, Charles Dickens traced his country's history for the benefit of young Victorians. Written with the beloved storyteller's customary panache, this series of historical vignettes reads like a fast-paced novel, rich in anecdotes and colorful stories. Dickens' unsparing, witty, and opinionated perspectives on the great pageant of English history...
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I must tell you, though, that this is not a history lesson, but a storybook. There are many facts in school histories, that seem to children to belong to lessons only. Some of these you will not find here. But, you will find some stories that are not to be found in your school books, stories which wise people say are only fairy tales and not history. But, it seems to me that they are part of Our Island Story, and ought not to be forgotten, any more...
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Every year thousands of people dream about strapping on a backpack and embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Europe, but they are often discouraged by the perceived cost and daunting idea of traveling abroad. "The Savvy Backpacker's Guide to Europe on a Budget" will help make those dreams a reality. This travel resource is the ideal guide for students, backpackers, flashpackers, and budget-minded travelers who want to reduce their travel...
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Visitez Londres en un jour avec ce guide touristique qui vous fera découvrir tous les lieux incontournables de la capitale de la Grande-Bretagne, la ville de Shakespeare et de la reine Élisabeth II, de Big Ben au London Bridge ! Une expérience unique et intense à travers la ville.
Ce guide touristique numérique contient :
• Tops 10 des incontournables : musées, monuments et lieux insolites de Londres ;
• Introduction historique et culturelle...
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Millions live there, millions more visit each year - but how many really know London? Do you know when Big Ben first bonged - or even who Ben was? Why the River Thames is so-called? Which top Nazi was locked up in the Tower? Or what runs through the more than 50 miles of train-size tunnels which ring the city, stretch further than the Channel Tunnel and lie deeper than the Tube - and, no, the answer's not trains. The world's first celebrity chef,...
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From the Stone Age to the 21st century, The History of Britain chronicles the epic story of this small but turbulent kingdom.
Divided into major historical periods with useful timelines, this richly illustrated book covers both well-known and obscure events. Find out about the Norman invasions, the execution of Charles I, the uprisings in Dark Age Wales, the birth of tabloid newspapers in Victorian Britain and much more. Fully revised and updated...
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Visitez Londres en deux jours avec ce guide touristique qui vous fera découvrir tous les lieux incontournables de la capitale de la Grande-Bretagne, la ville de Shakespeare et de la reine Élisabeth II, de Big Ben au London Bridge ! Une expérience unique et intense à travers la ville.
Ce guide touristique numérique contient :
• Tops 10 des incontournables : musées, monuments et lieux insolites de Londres ;
• Introduction historique et...
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The Little Book of Wiltshire is a compendium of fascinating information about the county, past and present. Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Wiltshire's famous — and occasionally infamous — men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, agriculture, transport, industry and royal visits.
A reliable reference and a quirky guide, this book can be dipped...
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Aberdeen has been inhabited for 8,000 years, since the first Hunter-Gatherers settled on the banks of the River Dee. 4,000 years later, Bronze Age peoples left their mark on the landscape by constructing a huge number of recumbent stone circles, once thought to be places of sacrifice. Invaders including Celts, Romans and Vikings met violent, bloody resistance, and the victorious Roman army left thousands of Caledonian corpses for the crows following...
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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher*
Lonely Planet's Pocket Bath, Bristol & the Southwest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in the beautiful views from Bath's majestic Royal Crescent, go on a street art and music tour in Bristol, and explore sleepy Somerset villages – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Bath,...
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If you think you've already heard everything there is to know about the royal family - think again! Even Queen Victoria herself would be amused (not to mention astonished) by the hundreds of revelations to be found within The Royal Book of Lists. Covering over a thousand years of royal history, this fascinating book tells the often turbulent story of a nation and an empire through those privileged few who came to embody it. In the process, author...
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Fast-paced and fact-packed, this compendium revels in the history, places and people of Wales' largest county. Carmarthenshire's rich heritage is explored within, including sport, industry, religion, education and the arts. This whistle-stop tour through the 'Garden of Wales' covers both celebrated characters and murky pasts, taking in the county's breathtaking castles, nature reserves and famous landmarks along the way. From the county gaol and asylum...
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Visitez Londres en trois jours avec ce guide touristique qui vous fera découvrir tous les lieux incontournables de la capitale de la Grande-Bretagne, la ville de Shakespeare et de la reine Élisabeth II, de Big Ben au London Bridge ! Une expérience unique et intense à travers la ville.
Ce guide touristique numérique contient :
• Tops 10 des incontournables : musées, monuments et lieux insolites de Londres ;
• Introduction historique et...
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The George Cross, the highest civilian decoration, is awarded for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger, and all the recipients of this exceptional honor are recorded here. As a complete chronological record of George Crosses awarded in Britain and around the world, this book is an essential work of reference for anyone who is interested in the history of the medal and in the acts of bravery...
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A Complete Illustrated Guide To Edinburgh's Royal Mile
From Edinburgh Castle esplanade to Holyrood Palace, this comprehensive 14, 000-word guide tells the story of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and the intriguing cast of characters associated with it.
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* Where 300 people were burned for practising witchcraft
* The location of the most haunted Close in Edinburgh
* Where you can see poet Robert Burns' love letter
* The spot...
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Bristol's history is packed with peculiar customs and curious characters. This book explains why the vicar in one church goes on an annual trek to peer down a manhole, why captains of industry sing an eighteen-verse song in memory of Queen Elizabeth I, and how the Flower of Bristol got its name. You will meet some unusual contraptions, like the bed with in-built exercise equipment, or the thrashing machine for naughty boys. You will also discover...
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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher*
Lonely Planet's Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wander the honey-toned streets of Oxford, follow in the footsteps of Betjeman and Wilde on a tour of Magdalen College and explore picture-perfect Cotswold villages – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart...
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This book is more than a biography of kings and queens; it is an encyclopaedic work on every aspect of monarchy in Britain from semi-legendary times to the present day. Arranged in an A-Z format, it includes mini biographies on each of the forty-two kings and queens who have ruled since the Norman Conquest, details of the royal lines in Scotland before the Act of Union, the background to the royal houses of Britain and the consorts - largely foreign...
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Today the Victoria Cross remains the supreme British award for bravery. It takes precedence over all other awards and decorations. During its 160-year history, since the first of these medals were given for gallantry during the Crimean War in the 1850's, 1,357 have been won, and no less than 69 of them have gone to Yorkshiremen. Alan Whitworth, in this carefully researched and revealing account, describes in graphic detail the exploits and the lives...
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DID YOU KNOW?
• The city's coat of arms reads Deffro, mae'n ddydd — 'Awake, it is day'
• Cardiff City Football Club played in chocolate-and-amber colours before they became the 'Bluebirds'
• Brains Beer, said to be Wales' most famous drink, was first brewed in Cardiff during the 1800s.
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