Castles A Very Peculiar History

Author : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781908759771

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Whether you're planning your first seige, building a fortress or just looking for a way to escape the peasants below, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is full of tips, tricks and horror stories from the castle-building trade. We can't all match up to the combined beauty and danger of the Tower of London, but in this title you'll learn who developed the world's first flat-pack castle, the difference between donjeons and dungeons (it's important, trust us) and even the best time of year for a siege. Discover how a fortress was brought down by forty pigs and even how to use a common plant to defect lightning! Gasp in horrible glee at the many horrid substances poured onto beseigers through those dastardly trebuchets (there are things worse than boiling hot oil!). From the keep to the bailey, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is all you need to learn how to build, manage and defend a mighty fortress.

Author : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781908759788

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Castles, A Very Peculiar History by Jacqueline Morley Pdf

Whether you're planning your first seige, building a fortress or just looking for a way to escape the peasants below, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is full of tips, tricks and horror stories from the castle-building trade. We can't all match up to the combined beauty and danger of the Tower of London, but in this title you'll learn who developed the world's first flat-pack castle, the difference between donjeons and dungeons (it's important, trust us) and even the best time of year for a siege. Discover how a fortress was brought down by forty pigs and even how to use a common plant to defect lightning! Gasp in horrible glee at the many horrid substances poured onto beseigers through those dastardly trebuchets (there are things worse than boiling hot oil!). From the keep to the bailey, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is all you need to learn how to build, manage and defend a mighty fortress.

Author : John Malam
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759511

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Yorkshire, A Very Peculiar History by John Malam Pdf

Yorkshire is well known for its miners, pudding and cricket, but 'Yorkshire, A Very Peculiar History' scrapes beyond the surface and past the cliches. Featuring a host of characters from Yorkshire past and present, it's not all grit and grime! Tracing Yorkshire's history back through Roman and Viking rule, to the various tribes which populated the area in prehistoric times, this book covers the largest county in England from all angles. Featuring quirky tales of Yorkshire's crucial role in the industrial revolution, and detailed stories about the famed Wars of the Roses, it tells the astonishing tale of this large and historic county and its people and culture.

Author : Rupert Matthews
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759238

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Wales, A Very Peculiar History by Rupert Matthews Pdf

From the Roman invasion, through tall tales of Merlin and King Arthur, and right up to and beyond the incredible power of the mining industry, 'Wales, A Very Peculiar History' takes a quirky, sideways look at some of the slightly bizarre aspects of the home of welsh rarebit, Maelgwn the Dragon, and Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Featuring the full gamut of Welsh providence from the coal-mining years to its rebirth in the 1970s, this book tells a tale of ups and downs, of hills and valleys, and of hope and triumph against the odds, with a few leeks thrown in for good measure.

Author : Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781909645202

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Great Scots A Very Peculiar History by Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya Pdf

Great Scots, A Very Peculiar History looks at a whole host of great (and not so great) Scots and their influence on the world. The book features a short history of each person, detailing their achievements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. Including chapters about Scots in power, scientific Scots, scandalous Scots and many, many more, Great Scots, A Very Peculiar History celebrates the men and women who have helped to shape Scottish history.

Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759337

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Queen Elizabeth II, A Very Peculiar History by David Arscott Pdf

EIIR Queen Elizabeth II, 60 Years a Queen, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The story that unfolds is one of doughty determination - the story of a young monarch who finds herself thrust into a new world of relentless public exposure, whose own family turns out to be as frail as everyone else's, but who somehow, for a full 60 years and counting, manages to steer the institution through the choppy waters intact. David Arscott provides an eccentric account of the trials and tribulations that have beset the Queen's reign, from the glamour of her coronation, through the gloom of her 'annus horribilis' to the impending dawn of her Diamond Jubilee.

Author : Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781912904679

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Glasgow A Very Peculiar History by Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya Pdf

Glasgow, A Very Peculiar History explores the archaeological, social and cultural history of the eponymous city, from the earliest Pict settlers 10,000 years ago through its emergence as a nineteenth-century powerhouse of industry and struggles with poverty, unemployment and disaffection to its present-day incarnation as a hub of cutting-edge digital and start-up businesses. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.

Author : David Arscott,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781912233373

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Churchill A Very Peculiar History by David Arscott,David Salariya Pdf

Winston Churchill, voted the greatest Briton of all time in a recent public poll, led a life rich in accomplishments, and this fast-paced chronological guide delves into the many ups and downs of his life and career. Marvel at his derring-do and precocious abilities as a young man during the Boer War, wince at his blunders as Home Secretary in the Liberal government, laugh along with his talent for self-promotion and admire his steely resolve during the Second World War. Featuring a beautiful gatefold illustration of Chartwell and its grounds, black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible trivia, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.

Author : Jim Pipe
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759429

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The Tudors, A Very Peculiar History by Jim Pipe Pdf

The Tudors were an odd bunch, even weirder than their subjects, perhaps. When they weren't beheading wives and enemies they were threatening to, or going around earning themselves nicknames like 'Bloody Mary' and 'The 9 Day Queen'. 'The Tudors: A Very Peculiar History; tells the story of the Tudor monarchs, their castles, their lives and their subjects in a time when it was fashionable to slash up your clothes for that 'fresh from battle' look. The book details each monarch's reign and casts light on the more bizarre elements of their time in power, right down to an analysis of their seals and signatures and the various torture and execution methods they liked to use.

Author : Jim Pipe
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759306

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Ireland, A Very Peculiar History by Jim Pipe Pdf

Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it's not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people. 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world. The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. From kings and queens, pirates and politicians, actors and directors to sportsmen, explorers, scientists and inventors, 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' celebrates the men and women who have shaped Great Britain and made it what it is today.

Author : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759177

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Scotland, A Very Peculiar History – Volume 1 by Fiona Macdonald Pdf

From its earliest inhabitants up to the beginnings of Stewart rule, 'Scotland: A Very Peculiar History - Volume 1' is a lively and informative account of the chequered (or rather, 'tartaned') history of Scotland. Detailing grisly clan wars and the many mythical creatures to look out for while you're out in the wild, this ebook gives an objective account of the nation's history, with 'no added haggis'! Focussing on the more weird and wonderful aspects of Scottish history, such as forgotten towns and mysterious runes, it celebrates how Scotland came to be, and includes fact boxes, quotes, poetry excerpts and recipes you wouldn't believe!

Author : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781908759450

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Vampires, A Very Peculiar History by Fiona Macdonald Pdf

Dragged from the deepest, darkest depths of the 'Very Peculiar History' vaults, this book collects tales of terror, morbid myths and frightening facts that will chill you witless. Introduced by everyone's favourite bloodsucker, Count Dracula, 'Vampires: A Very Peculiar History' features the origin of vampire-like creatures and a biological and mythological look at human blood (including the best places to bite if you were a vampire!) alongside tales of the real-life vampires that may have inspired the first vampire stories. It includes advice on how to spot a vampire as well as how to become one! Even vampires of film, graphic novel and manga get a taste of the action! Don't be scared, be prepared...with 'Vampires, A Very Peculiar History'!

Author : Shirley Jackson
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service Inc
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1967-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0822212269

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We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Pdf

THE STORY: The home of the Blackwoods near a Vermont village is a lonely, ominous abode, and Constance, the young mistress of the place, can't go out of the house without being insulted and stoned by the villagers. They have also composed a nasty s

Author : Macmillan Library Reference USA.
Publisher : Macmillan Reference USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Kings and rulers
ISBN : 0028653750

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Kings and Queens by Macmillan Library Reference USA. Pdf

Profiles notable monarchs, past and present, from around the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Castles
ISBN : OCLC:476354922

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Castles by Anonim Pdf