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9 produkter
Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards
Who's Who in the English Monarchy From Egbert to Elizabeth II
Häftad, 2004
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
163 kr
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Who invented the 'House of Windsor' as a royal name? Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which king had twenty-one illegitimate children? David Halliam answers all these questions and more. Here is a continuous history of the English monarchy, showing how the nine dynasties rose and fell.The book …
Winchester Curiosities
Häftad, 2008
197 kr
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Winchester, ancient capital of Wessex, is a crucial part of Britain's heritage. In his latest book, David Hilliam condenses the city's long and fascinating history into a collection of memorable 'curiosities' that are still to be seen today. Visitors - and even residents - frequently walk by some …
Why Do Shepherds Need a Bush?
London's Underground History of Tube Station Names
Häftad, 2015
185 kr
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Who travelling through Totteridge and Whetstone is aware that the station got its name from the medieval soldiers who sharpened their swords at the whetstone before the bloody Battle of Barnet? Or that Canary Wharf was built for importing fruit from the Canary Islands? Or that Shepherd’s Bush was …
Little Book of Dorset
Inbunden, 2010
189 kr
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The Little Book of Dorset is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the places, people, legends and true stories about the county's past and present.
Castles and Cathedrals
Av David Hilliam, Margaux Baum
E-bok, 2016
539 kr
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As modern tourist destinations, museums, and sites of archaeological and architectural study, medieval castles continue to captivate students of history and laymen alike. Medieval cathedrals, many refurbished and still in use, also inspire awe, inspiration, and historical interest. In this book, …
Monarchs, Murderers and Mistresses
A Book of Royal Days
Häftad, 2007
108 kr
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Which 'ill-prepared' monarch was on the throne at the turn of the last millennium? How many English monarchs have been crowned on St. George's day? When, how and why did England 'lose' eleven days? "Monarchs, Murderers and Mistresses" answers these questions and more, presenting a royal event for …
Monarchs, Murders and Mistresses
A Book of Royal Days
Häftad, 2009
121 kr
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Which 'ill-prepared' monarch was on the English throne at the turn of the last millenium? How many English monarchs have been crowned on St George's Day? When, how and why did England 'lose' eleven days? Monarchs, Murders and Mistresses answers these questions and many more, presenting a royal …
