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Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:908102660
Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Queens
ISBN : OCLC:1162033769
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 th ...
Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,8 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 : Antony Mason
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 45,5 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,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,7 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 : 54,9 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 : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 51,5 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 : Jacqueline Morley
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,5 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 : Jim Pipe
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781908759436
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 : Ian Graham
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,7 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 : Fiona Macdonald,David Salariya
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,9 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 : Ian Graham
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781908759054
Which species of moth was nearly killed off by the fight for cleaner air? How does a cow's bottom contribute to global warming? Could warmer mean colder? All these questions and more are answered in 'Global Warming: A Very Peculiar History'. This book arms you with an introduction to the scientific concepts behind global warming then hits you hard with the bizarre and at times disputed facts that go along with the theory. 'Global Warming, A Very Peculiar History' includes information on the potentially disastrous effects of global warming and what we can do to stop them. It features diagrams and fascinating fact sheets which will boggle the mind. Discover where the theory came from and what we were (or weren't) doing to help protect the Earth in past times. This book looks at both sides of the debate and covers the scientific and historical background of our troubled relationship with the planet on which we live.
Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759290
Brighton: that curious master of reinvention - whether it's considered 'London-by-the-Sea' or 'England's San Francisco', it's certainly a city with a reputation for being on the edge. Delve deep into the weird and wonderful history of 'Brighthelmstone', and find out how this dreary fishing village became a dazzling playground for the louche and wealthy: from the fashionable Regency period to the age of DJs, Brighton has always been home to the proudly quirky. But it's not all sun, sea and a fish supper! Be sure to avoid the sleazy world of gang fights and murders as portrayed in Graham Greene's 'Brighton Rock', whilst ducking to miss the bottles hurled between the mods and the rockers during the famous beach battles. Fully exploring the ups and downs of a seaside town, it's 'Brighton - A Very Peculiar History'...with a bit of Hove on the side.
Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Very Peculiar History
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1913971872
The Very Peculiar History series features absorbing and easy-to-read guides to a wide range of historical and biographical subjects, all with witty anecdotes, incredible information, and timelines. Queen Elizabeth II: 70 Years a Queen explores the triumphs and tribulations of Britain's longest-serving head of state. This expanded edition features an epic cast of characters--including Prince Philip, William and Kate, and Harry and Meghan--and brings her extraordinary story up to date, evoking the milestones, accomplishments, tragedies, and controversies of her reign during the early twenty-first century.
Author : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908759191
“Scots Wha Hae!” 'Scotland, A Very Peculiar History - Volume 2' is the concluding part of a lively and informative account of the vibrant history of Scotland, from the beginnings of Stewart rule up to modern-day Scotland. Celebrating the many and varied cultural and historic achievements of the Scottish, from the fierce Jacobite uprising to John Logie Baird's insulating socks, this ebook provides an objective account of the nation's chequered (or rather, 'tartaned') history. You'll also find fact boxes, quotes, poetry and unbelievable recipes to share with your family and friends (although we'd advise that some old recipes are only fit for reading)!