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Little History of Yorkshire
Inbunden, 2018
189 kr
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There is nothing ‘little’ about the history of England’s largest county, Yorkshire! However, this small volume condenses a rich history into a collection of stories and facts that will make you marvel at the events this county has witnessed, from Mesolithic roots to Roman heritage, from medieval …
Little History of Cornwall
Inbunden, 2018
189 kr
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There is nothing ‘little’ about the history of Cornwall! However, this small volume condenses that fascinating, rich history into a collection of stories and facts that will make you marvel at the events the county has witnessed. Discover Henry VIII’s plan to protect the county from invasion from …
Little History of Norfolk
Inbunden, 2020
189 kr
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Embark upon a journey through Norfolk’s eventful history, from the earliest times to the present day. From the discovery of fossil footprints dating back nearly one million years, to Boudica’s revolt, the Roman occupation, the creation of the Norfolk Broads during the Middles Ages and the growth of …
Little History of Suffolk
Inbunden, 2018
189 kr
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If we scratch beneath the surface of the Suffolk we know today, there are numerous surprising, touching and alarming tales which bring to life the rich history of this county. The Little History of Suffolk reveals the devastating effect of the dissolution of the monasteries, the decline of the …
Little History of Aberdeenshire
Inbunden, 2019
189 kr
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Duncan Harley takes the reader on a grand tour through Aberdeenshire’s fascinating and rich history, culminating in a collection of stories and facts that will make you marvel at the events this county has witnessed. Read about the Beaker People, blue-painted Picts and the Roman legionnaires who …
Little History of Kent
Av Susan McGowan, Susan Hibberd
Inbunden, 2019
185 kr
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Kent has been the gateway to Britain since prehistoric man first set foot on our soil. Its people have repelled invaders including Julius Caesar, the Vikings and William the Conqueror, while welcoming migrants from countries such as France, Austria and the Netherlands. In turn, men from Kent played …
Little History of Devon
Av Suze Gardner
Inbunden, 2021
189 kr
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Traditionally, Devon was seen as unimportant because of its distance from London and its bad roads – lesser, it was thought, than the historical capital or culturally rich home counties. How wrong could non-Devonians have been? The county is all about its splendid prehistoric and historic remains, …
Little History of Somerset
Av Mike Dean
Inbunden, 2020
184 kr
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More than 400 million years ago, the oldest rocks in Somerset were formed. On those rocks, a county was built over thousands of years; from prehistoric man and Roman invasion, through a Pitchfork Rebellion and two world wars to where we are today. Revolution, wassailing, Templars and alchemists – …
Little History of the East End
Av Dee Gordon
Inbunden, 2020
173 kr
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The modern history of London’s East End has been well-documented – but what of its ancient roots? From embryonic beginnings in the Stone Age, through Roman rule and civil wars, all the way to its jam-packed twentieth-century timeline, the East End has always been a place of innovation, diversity …
Little History of Bristol
Inbunden, 2021
189 kr
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No one knows for certain when Bristol was founded. What we do know is that for more than 1,000 years it has been at the centre of national and international history.From its earliest days Bristol’s prosperity was linked to its port, with the importation of wine and tobacco and its involvement with …
Little History of Sussex
Av Kevin Newman
Inbunden, 2023
189 kr
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Sussex may be a comparatively narrow county from north to south but it includes a huge wealth of history. The Little History of Sussex is much the same – it packs a whole lot of history into a relatively small book.From prehistory to the present, this historic county provides reminders of our …
Little History of Scottish Brewing
Inbunden, 2022
178 kr
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From the time of the Picts to the present day, Scotland has played an important role in the development of British brewing, providing a host of inventions and other contributions vital to its success. Covering such topics as Scotch Ale, Porter, Shilling Ales and the influential waters of Edinburgh …
Little History of Worcestershire
Inbunden, 2023
189 kr
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Here in the pages of this compact little book are thousands of years history about a county which has many stories to tell, all laid out in an informative but easy-to-read way. From Roman times when three roads traversed its landscape, to its involvement in the Civil War, Worcestershire has seen it …
Little History of Lancashire
Inbunden, 2024
189 kr
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The Historic County of Lancashire once stretched from Coniston Water in the Lake District in the north to the River Mersey in the south. It was the scene of Georgian triumph and tragedy in the first Industrial Revolution, and philanthropy and civil rights struggles in the Victorian era, followed by …
Little History of Derbyshire
Inbunden, 2024
189 kr
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Derbyshire is a county of dramatic variations and contrasts created by millennia of geological change. Situated in the very middle of England, it is the furthest county from the sea. Its minerals, rivers and landscapes have guided the people of Derbyshire through the centuries, from its first Stone …
Little History of England
Inbunden, 2024
184 kr
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What did the Romans do for us?Did King Arthur really exist?Who was Bloody Mary?Why did Great Britain go to war with Napoleon?Formed out of a union of warring Germanic kingdoms in the tenth century AD, England rose to become the most powerful nation in the world and the operations room of an empire …
Little History of Glasgow
Inbunden, 2024
178 kr
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Glaswegians are talkers, blaggers and storytellers. They love to wind each other up and to trigger a debate. They are friendly, no question, but it’s more than just friendliness behind that desire for a good blether. Throw in some nosiness, eternal empathy and no shortage of opinions begging to be …
Little History of Storytelling
Av Dawn Nelson
Inbunden, 2026
184 kr
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Storytelling is a fundamental part of what it means to be human.Since we were first able to communicate with each other, stories have formed a basis for our cultures, communities and collaborative ventures. Tales such as 'Little Red Riding Hood’ and ‘The Blacksmith and The Devil’ are thought to be …
Little History of Oxfordshire
Häftad, 2024
165 kr
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Oxfordshire is the hive to which great artists, scientists, thinkers and warlords have swarmed for 2,000 years. You will be amazed at how many historical figures have enjoyed or suffered their defining moments in this exciting and interesting county.From flint arrowheads to RAF bases, from the …
Little History of Galway
Av Colm Wallace
Inbunden, 2024
359 kr
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Today, Galway is home to over 250,000 people and plays host to over a million tourists per year, who come from all over the world to admire and learn about the culture and history of this beautiful county.Galway has not always been so tranquil, however, and The Little History of Galway takes a look …
Little History of Birmingham
Inbunden, 2025
189 kr
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From its origins as a small Saxon hamlet, to the large sprawling city of the present day, Birmingham has quite the tale to tell – and within the pages of this handy and compact book is where you'll find it.Stories of how Birmingham developed and of the people who helped develop it. Stories of its …
Little History of Lincolnshire
Inbunden, 2025
189 kr
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From civil wars to cod wars, Lincolnshire is no stranger to historical upheaval. The stories in this book follow the pre-Roman, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Danish, Norman and Dutch people who carved a manageable landscape from a wild county of wetlands and wolds.The Little Book of Lincolnshire recounts the …
Little History of Storytelling in Cornwall
Häftad, 2025
155 kr
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Cornwall's storytelling tradition stretches back a thousand years. Before TV and radio, stories were told among the flickering shadows at the fireside. They whiled away the travellers’ miles, long hours in the fields, and days at sea. They gladdened brief moments of relaxation for miners and …
Little History of Nottinghamshire
Inbunden, 2025
184 kr
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From prehistory to present times, Nottinghamshire has been shaped by Romans, marauding Danes, Norman barons, rebel armies, radicals and industrialists. The medieval wool trade was superseded by coal and textiles, while John Player’s tobacco, Raleigh bicycles and Boots’ pharmaceuticals have also …
Little History of Wicklow
Av Chris Lawlor
Inbunden, 2026
184 kr
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County Wicklow’s landscape is dotted with pre-Christian sites – Baltinglass is known as the ‘Hillfort Capital of Ireland’. Saint Patrick landed in Wicklow in 432 AD and the county also boasts ecclesiastical sites, the most impressive being Glendalough. Following the Anglo-Norman invasion of …
Little History of Coventry
Häftad, 2026
165 kr
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The Little History of Coventry packs into its pages the colour and incident of a thousand years, telling the story of a city that has perhaps been overlooked by mainstream historians but which has often been at the heart of this country’s great events.From testing ground of the saintly Godiva to …
Little History of Essex
Häftad, 2026
160 kr
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There is nothing ‘little’ about the history of Essex! However, this small volume condenses that fascinating, rich history into a collection of stories and facts that will make you marvel at the events our county has witnessed.Discover the development of ship building at Harwich, the silk and …
Little History of Swansea
Av David Gwynn
Häftad, 2026
165 kr
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Much has changed in Swansea over the years and this short but comprehensive history chronicles the development of the city from the earliest times to today.The Little History of Swansea traces the growth of the medieval town, the rise of the Port of Swansea, the industrial heritage of the area and …
Little History of Swansea
Av David Gwynn
Inbunden, 2020
144 kr
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Much has changed in Swansea over the years and this short but comprehensive history chronicles the development of the city from the earliest times to today.The Little History of Swansea traces the growth of the medieval town, the rise of the Port of Swansea, the industrial heritage of the area and …
