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Author : Antony Mason
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : OCLC:1066525474
Annotation This title covers little known oddities and popular myths surrounding kings and queens.
Author : Antony Mason
Publisher : Scribo, a division of Book House
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1435159896
Author : Antony Mason
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759115
Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.
Author : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759764
With the echo of regal church bells still ringing in the ears of royalists and well-wishers worldwide, Fiona Macdonald take a look at the quirky, odd and downright bizarre circumstances surrounding the weddings of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Britain. One must leave one's sense of decorum at the palace gates as the author tells the wacky stories surrounding the preparations, dresses, ceremonies and national moods that went with the excitement of a royal wedding, from England's resident marriage addict Henry VIII, through Anne Hyde, the 'commoner' who birthed two queens, right up to Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their son and daughter-in-law to be. Featuring facts, figures and family trees, Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History is sure to keep one in the spirit of things, even after the last fleck of confetti has touched the ground.
Author : Jim Pipe
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759139
Charting the quirky past of one of the most important cities in the world, 'London, A Very Peculiar History' will challenge what you thought you knew about this great capital and blow your mind with things you most certainly didn't. From Roman roads to the congestion charge, this title takes a whistlestop tour of iconic London landmarks and eras, whilst poking its head round the corner of the back alleys to see what's really been going on behind the scenes. Alongside the Top Ten Tourist Attractions you'll find curious recipes for cockney food (such as jellied 'iwz'), descriptions of London's 'lost buildings', and lists of royal residences, famous markets and classic film scenes featuring London landmarks. With humourous cartoon-style illustrations and amusing captions and speech bubbles, 'London: A Very Peculiar History' tells the untold tale of Britain's greatest tourist attraction, busiest commercial district and home to the Royals.
Author : Ian Graham
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759092
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 : Macmillan Library Reference USA.
Publisher : Macmillan Reference USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Kings and rulers
ISBN : 0028653750
Profiles notable monarchs, past and present, from around the world.
Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759337
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 : Jim Pipe
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759429
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 : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781909645196
Jacqueline Morley explores the history of one of Britain's favourite pastimes – gardening. Telling the story of gardens from paradise gardens of the ancient world to classically-influenced Renaissance gardens, and from wartime Digging for Victory to contemporary decking, barbecues and architect's designs, this pocket-sized book takes a thorough look at the development of gardening. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes and incredible trivia, readers will be entertained and educated, discovering everything from medieval gardening to the garden's significance today.
Author : Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781909645202
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 : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781910184455
Jacqueline Morley explores the story of clothing in a time of crisis. Telling the story of clothes rationing, the Utility Scheme and 'Make-do and Mend', this pocket-sized book takes a thorough look at Britain and other countries, and how they dealt with a drastically reduced supply of clothing in wartime. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes and incredible trivia, readers will be entertained and educated.
Author : Antony Mason
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759108
Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.
Author : Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781912904679
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 : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781912233373
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.