The History of England: An Introduction to Centuries of English Culture, Kings & Queens, Key Events, Battles & More
The History of England: An Introduction to Centuries of English Culture, Kings & Queens, Key Events, Battles & More

Author: History Brought Alive

Publisher: Thomas William

Published:

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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From The Anglo-Saxons to Brexit via Conquests, Empire & World Wars The Story of England begins over a thousand years ago when it emerged from various Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms. Over the long span of its history, England faced many enemies but by the strength of itself as a nation, it would continue to prevail. Considering its legacy and impact on the world, it comes as no surprise that stories about it are abundant. In this book we explore the magnificent history of England from its early origins to its place in the modern world. Inside you will discover poignant and factual information. Join us on a journey through a fascinating and thrilling panorama of historical events! Inside this book you will discover The History of England Timeline - 410 AD to present Telling Tales, Myths & Legends - Robin Hood, King Arthur, Jack & The Beanstalk & many more Parliament & Crown - discover the Royal Family's Unique Role in Government Kings & Queens, Henry VII, Queen Elizabeth II & many more Magna Carta, explore the 800-year legacy of this world famous document Famous figures, Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, Charles Darwin (theory of evolution) & many more The House of Tudor - how this iconic royal legacy shaped modern Britain England stands alone, history & consequences of The Second World War Brexit, Modern England & the decline of The British Empire And much, much more…, Whether you’re a scholar, a casual reader, or someone who simply hopes to have an interesting conversational topic ready to go then this is a must-read for you. Discover The History of England with This Book

Kings And Queens
Kings And Queens

Author: A.J. Kingston

Publisher: A. J. KINGSTON

Published: 2023-02-13

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1839382384

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Kings and Queens: The Power Struggles of Medieval Europe is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the power struggles of medieval Europe. The book provides an in-depth look at the lives and legacies of the kings and queens who ruled during this time, and it examines the ways in which their actions and ambitions helped to shape the course of European history. With a focus on major events and developments of the medieval period, including the Crusades, the Black Death, and the Reformation, this book provides a unique and fascinating look at the power struggles of the time. It explores the complex web of political, religious, and military factors that shaped the medieval period, and it provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the actions and ambitions of the kings and queens who ruled during this time. Kings and Queens: The Power Struggles of Medieval Europe is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it suitable for students of history, lovers of medieval literature, or anyone who is interested in the power struggles of the past. With its rich and detailed exploration of the medieval period, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most fascinating and important periods in European history. Whether you are a student of history, a lover of medieval literature, or simply someone who is interested in the power struggles of the past, Kings and Queens: The Power Struggles of Medieval Europe is a must-read book that provides a rich and engaging look at the lives and legacies of the kings and queens who ruled during this time.

Early Modern Court Culture
Early Modern Court Culture

Author: Erin Griffey

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-11-29

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13: 1000480321

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Through a thematic overview of court culture that connects the cultural with the political, confessional, spatial, material and performative, this volume introduces the dynamics of power and culture in the early modern European court. Exploring the period from 1500 to 1750, Early Modern Court Culture is cross-cultural and interdisciplinary, providing insights into aspects of both community and continuity at courts as well as individual identity, change and difference. Culture is presented as not merely a vehicle for court propaganda in promoting the monarch and the dynasty, but as a site for a complex range of meanings that conferred status and virtue on the patron, maker, court and the wider community of elites. The essays show that the court provided an arena for virtue and virtuosity, intellectual and social play, demonstration of moral authority and performance of social, gendered, confessional and dynastic identity. Early Modern Court Culture moves from political structures and political players to architectural forms and spatial geographies; ceremonial and ritual observances; visual and material culture; entertainment and knowledge. With 35 contributions on subjects including gardens, dress, scent, dance and tapestries, this volume is a necessary resource for all students and scholars interested in the court in early modern Europe.

The History of Britain and Ireland
The History of Britain and Ireland

Author: Kenneth L. Campbell

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2023-09-07

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1350260770

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The History of Britain and Ireland: Prehistory to Today is a balanced and integrated political, social, cultural, and religious history of the British Isles. Kenneth Campbell explores the constantly evolving dialogue and relationship between the past and the present. Written in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter and Rhodes Must Fall demonstrations, The History of Britain and Ireland examines the history of Britain and Ireland at a time when it asks difficult questions of its past and looks to the future. Campbell places Black history at the forefront of his analysis and offers a voice to marginalised communities, to craft a complete and comprehensive history of Britain and Ireland from Prehistory to Today. This book is unique in that it integrates the histories of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, to provide a balanced view of British history. Building on the successful foundations laid by the first edition, the book has been updated to include: · COVID-19 and earlier diseases in history · LGBT History · A fresh appraisal of Winston Churchill · Brexit and the subsequent negotiations · 45 illustrations Richly illustrated and focusing on the major turning points in British history, this book helps students engage with British history and think critically about the topic.

Lonely Planet Great Britain
Lonely Planet Great Britain

Author: Isabel Albiston

Publisher: Lonely Planet

Published: 2022-02-15

Total Pages: 1745

ISBN-13: 1838696261

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Lonely Planet's Great Britain is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Puzzle the mysteries of Stonehenge, sip whisky in Scotland, and hike the mountains of Wales; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Great Britain and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Great Britain Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak Planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation NEW Where to Stay in London map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 150 maps Covers England London, Canterbury, Southeast England, Oxford & the Cotswolds, Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Cambridge, East Anglia, Birmingham, the Midlands, Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Northwest England, The Lake District, Newcastle, Northeast England Wales Cardiff (Caerdydd), Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Brecon Beacons, Mid-Wales, Snowdonia & North Wales Scotland Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Stirling, Central Scotland, Inverness, Northern Highlands & Islands The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Great Britain, our most comprehensive guide to Great Britain, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket London, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Medieval England
Medieval England

Author: Edmund King

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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Medieval England presents the political and cultural development of English society from the Norman Conquest to the end of the Wars of the Roses. It is a story of change, progress, setback, and consolidation, with England emerging as a wealthy and stable country, many of whose essential features were to remain unchanged until the Industrial Revolution. Edmund King traces his chronicle through the lives of successive monarchs, the inescapable central thread of that epoch. The momentous events of the times are also recreated, from the compiling of the Domesday Book, through the wars with the Scots, the Welsh, and the French, to the Peasants' Revolt and the disastrous Black Death.

Recollection in the Republics
Recollection in the Republics

Author: Imogen Peck

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 0198845588

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Following the execution of Charles I in January 1649, England's fledgling republic was faced with a dilemma: which parts of the nation's bloody recent past should be remembered, and how, and which were best consigned to oblivion? Across the country, the state's opponents, local communities, and individual citizens were grappling with many of the same questions, as calls for remembrance vied with the competing goals of reconciliation, security, and the peaceful settlement of the state. Recollection in the Republics provides the first comprehensive study of the ways Britain's Civil Wars were remembered in the decade between the regicide and the restoration. Drawing on a wide-ranging and innovative source base, it places the national authorities' attempts to shape the meaning of the recent past alongside evidence of what the English people - lords and labourers, men and women, veterans and civilians - actually were remembering. Recollection in the Replublics demonstrates that memories of the domestic conflicts were central to the politics and society of England's republican interval, inflecting national and local discourses, complicating and transforming inter-personal relationships, and infusing and forging individual and collective identities. In so doing, it enhances our understanding of the nature of early modern memory and the experience of post-civil war states more broadly. Memory was a multifaceted, dynamic resource, and this book emphasises its fecundity, the manifold meanings it possessed, and the creativity of those who deployed it. Further, by situating 1650s England in relation to other post-conflict societies, both within and beyond early modernity, it points to a consistency in some of the challenges that have confronted post-civil war states across time and space.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain

Author: Michael Leapman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-03-01

Total Pages: 722

ISBN-13: 1465408312

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Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain is your indispensable guide to England, Scotland, and Wales. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of key cities and towns. DK's insider tips and essential local information showcases the best of Great Britain. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel guide will help you to discover Great Britain region by region--whether you are most interested in local festivals and markets or day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, and detailed, practical information helps travelers get around by train, bus, or car. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain shows you what others only tell you.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-03-03

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 1465426973

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain is your indispensable guide to England, Scotland, and Wales. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sights, such as Stonehenge and Big Ben. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will help you to discover Great Britain region by region-whether you are most interested in local festivals and markets or day trips around the countryside. Street-by-street maps of key cities and towns will help you get the most out of your trip, and insider tips and essential local information showcases the best of Great Britain's restaurants, pubs, shops, hotels, and more. What's new in DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: -New itineraries based on length of stay, regional destinations, and themes. -Brand-new hotel and restaurants listings including DK's Choice recommendations. -Restaurant locations plotted on redrawn area maps and listed with sights. -Redesigned and refreshed interiors make the guides even easier to read. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain truly shows you this destination as no one else can. Now available in PDF format.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain

Author: DK Travel

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-03-20

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 1465476709

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With superb photography, illustrations, and maps, this comprehensive travel guide will show you everything from the best places to visit in London-such as Buckingham Palace and the British Museum-to the spectacular castles of Wales and Scotland, the rugged coastline of Southeast England and the West Country, and the stunning natural landscape of Northern England. Explore Great Britain's beautiful national parks, including the Lake District and the Peak District, and discover the country's rich architectural heritage in its charming towns and villages, and grand stately homes and gardens. There are also practical tips, transportation information, and hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you plan the perfect trip. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain truly shows you this city as no one else can.