Reader S Guide To British History

Author : Jolanta T. Pekacz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1760 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1579582427

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Reader's Guide to British History by Jolanta T. Pekacz Pdf

"A masterful attempt to describe the historical secondary literature of the British Isles -- from prehistory to the present day -- the set is comprised of substantial essays of 1,000 to 3,000 words each on a wide array of subjects -- all written by pre-eminent scholars in language accessible to beginning students and advanced researchers. Each listed essay title is given a thorough annotation."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American Libraries, May 2004.

Author : David Loades
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 4319 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000144369

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Reader's Guide to British History by David Loades Pdf

The Reader's Guide to British History is the essential source to secondary material on British history. This resource contains over 1,000 A-Z entries on the history of Britain, from ancient and Roman Britain to the present day. Each entry lists 6-12 of the best-known books on the subject, then discusses those works in an essay of 800 to 1,000 words prepared by an expert in the field. The essays provide advice on the range and depth of coverage as well as the emphasis and point of view espoused in each publication.

Author : J. A. Buckley,W. T. Williams
Publisher : Trieste Publishing
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0649208331

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A Guide to British Historical Fiction by J. A. Buckley,W. T. Williams Pdf

Trieste Publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and non-fiction literature that has stood the test of time. The many thousands of books in our collection have been sourced from libraries and private collections around the world.The titles that Trieste Publishing has chosen to be part of the collection have been scanned to simulate the original. Our readers see the books the same way that their first readers did decades or a hundred or more years ago. Books from that period are often spoiled by imperfections that did not exist in the original. Imperfections could be in the form of blurred text, photographs, or missing pages. It is highly unlikely that this would occur with one of our books. Our extensive quality control ensures that the readers of Trieste Publishing's books will be delighted with their purchase. Our staff has thoroughly reviewed every page of all the books in the collection, repairing, or if necessary, rejecting titles that are not of the highest quality. This process ensures that the reader of one of Trieste Publishing's titles receives a volume that faithfully reproduces the original, and to the maximum degree possible, gives them the experience of owning the original work.We pride ourselves on not only creating a pathway to an extensive reservoir of books of the finest quality, but also providing value to every one of our readers. Generally, Trieste books are purchased singly - on demand, however they may also be purchased in bulk. Readers interested in bulk purchases are invited to contact us directly to enquire about our tailored bulk rates.

Author : Charles Arnold-Baker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1138928836

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The Companion to British History by Charles Arnold-Baker Pdf

First published in 1996, this comprehensive guide to the history of Britain and its peoples will be indispensable reading for the general enthusiast, as well as students. It is packed full of fascinating detail on everything from Hadrian's Wall to the Black Death to Tony Blair. The book was assembled over more than thirty years and has seen updates in three editions. "He has done for historical encyclopaedias what Samuel Johnson did for dictionaries." Andrew Roberts, The Daily Telegraph "An astonishing synthesis of information." Roger Scruton, The Times "An astonishing achievement, a compelling book for dipping into, a splendid work." Simon Hoggart, The Guardian "This marvellous book, which contains tens of thousands of historical facts will enlighten, amuse, and inform. Every home should have one." Simon Heffer, The Daily Mail "If you were marooned on that mythical desert island with only one history book, this would be the one to take. Buy three copies - one for the children, one for the grandchildren- and one for yourself." John Charmley, The Daily Telegraph

Author : Michelle Levy,Tom Mole
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781460406038

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The Broadview Introduction to Book History by Michelle Levy,Tom Mole Pdf

Book history has emerged in the last twenty years as one of the most important new fields of interdisciplinary study. It has produced new interpretations of major historical events, has made possible new approaches to history, literature, media, and culture, and presents a distinctive historical perspective on current debates about the future of the book. The Broadview Introduction to Book History provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to this field. Written in a lively, accessible style, chapters on materiality, textuality, printing and reading, intermediality, and remediation guide readers through numerous key concepts, illustrated with examples from literary texts and historical documents produced across a wide historical range. An ideal text for undergraduate and graduate courses in book history, it offers a road map to this dynamic inter-disciplinary field.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780744024401

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History of Britain and Ireland by DK Pdf

Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that shaped British and Irish history, from Stone Age Britain to the present day, in this revised and updated ebook. Combining over 700 photographs, maps, and artworks with accessible text, the History of Britain and Ireland is an invaluable resource for families, students, and anyone seeking to learn more about the fascinating story of the England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Spanning six distinct periods of British and Irish history, this ebook is the best way to find out how Britain transformed with the Norman rule, fought two world wars in the 20th century, and faced new economic challenges in the 21st century. DK's visual guide places key figures - from Alfred the Great to Winston Churchill - and major events - from Roman invasion to the Battle of Britain - in their wider context, making it easier than ever before to learn how they influenced Britain and Ireland's development through the age of empire into the modern era.

Author : William Francis Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : HARVARD:HX12H3

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The Reader's Guide to English History by William Francis Allen Pdf

Author : Henry William Elson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : PRNC:32101007169806

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A Guide to English History for Young Readers by Henry William Elson Pdf

Author : Frederick York Powell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Readers
ISBN : OCLC:320318957

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Old Stories from British History by Frederick York Powell Pdf

Author : Liam Saxon
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1512188379

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A Smart Kids Guide to British History Celts and British History Normans by Liam Saxon Pdf

Bestselling children's author Liam Saxon is proud to presents TWO BOOKS IN ONE! Introducing "A Smart Kids Guide To BRITISH HISTORY CELTS AND BRITISH HISTORY NORMANS." DOUBLE the fun, and DOUBLE the learning! This book uses captivating images and expertly written words to teach children about "BRITISH HISTORY CELTS AND BRITISH HISTORY NORMANS" Perfect reading for any occasion and especially ideal for bed times, long journeys or for bonding with your child. Fun Filled Learning for Your Child (and you!) Every one of our books is lovingly researched, illustrated and put together to outstand, awe and inspire the reader. Our beautiful images help explain and enlighten each well-written fact. This book covers a range of exciting topics including: * WHO WERE THE CELTS? * WHERE DID THEY COME FROM? * WHAT DOES THE IRON AGE HAVE TO DO WITH THE CELTS? * WHO WAS IN BRITAIN BEFORE THE CELTS? * WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE WERE THE CELTS? then * WHO WERE THE NORMANS? * WHAT? WHY WOULD HE DO THAT? * HOW DID THEY END UP IN NORMANDY? * WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE WERE THEY? * HOW DID THEY SPREAD SO FAR? PLUS - SO MUCH MORE!! We loved compiling this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will too. Get this book at this SPECIAL PRICE exclusive to the Amazon Store. *** Your child will love it - this is guaranteed.***

Author : Mark Garnett,Richard Weight
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1844131041

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Modern British History by Mark Garnett,Richard Weight Pdf

This is a comprehensive survey of events, people and themes that make us who we are. In 200 concise essays, covering topics as diverse as pornography and the poll tax, the Blitz and New Labour, the authors explore the interwoven culture, society, politics and economics of the recent past.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : American literature
ISBN : MINN:31951001892716E

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The American Bookseller by Anonim Pdf

Author : Liam Saxon
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1512109010

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A Smart Kids Guide to British History Celts and British History Normans by Liam Saxon Pdf

Bestselling children's author Liam Saxon is proud to presents TWO BOOKS IN ONE! Introducing "A Smart Kids Guide To BRITISH HISTORY CELTS AND BRITISH HISTORY NORMANS." DOUBLE the fun, and DOUBLE the learning! This book uses captivating images and expertly written words to teach children about "BRITISH HISTORY CELTS AND BRITISH HISTORY NORMANS" Perfect reading for any occasion and especially ideal for bed times, long journeys or for bonding with your child. Fun Filled Learning for Your Child (and you!) Every one of our books is lovingly researched, illustrated and put together to outstand, awe and inspire the reader. Our beautiful images help explain and enlighten each well-written fact. This book covers a range of exciting topics including: * WHO WERE THE CELTS? * WHERE DID THEY COME FROM? * WHAT DOES THE IRON AGE HAVE TO DO WITH THE CELTS? * WHO WAS IN BRITAIN BEFORE THE CELTS? * WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE WERE THE CELTS? then * WHO WERE THE NORMANS? * WHAT? WHY WOULD HE DO THAT? * HOW DID THEY END UP IN NORMANDY? * WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE WERE THEY? * HOW DID THEY SPREAD SO FAR? PLUS - SO MUCH MORE!! We loved compiling this book and even learned a few things along the way and hopefully you will too. Get this book at this SPECIAL PRICE exclusive to the Amazon Store. *** Your child will love it - this is guaranteed.***

Author : Anna Lorraine Guthrie,Bertha Tannehill,Neltje Marie Tannehill Shimer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1222 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Periodicals
ISBN : CORNELL:31924096783265

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Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by Anna Lorraine Guthrie,Bertha Tannehill,Neltje Marie Tannehill Shimer Pdf

Author : Ellis Wasson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118869017

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A History of Modern Britain by Ellis Wasson Pdf

Now available in a fully-revised and updated second edition, A History of Modern Britain: 1714 to the Present provides a comprehensive survey of the social, political, economic and cultural history of Great Britain from the Hanoverian succession to the present day. Places Britain in a global context, charting the rise and fall of the British empire and the influence of imperialism on the social, economic, and political developments of the home country Includes revised sections on imperialism and the industrial revolution that have been updated to reflect recent scholarship, a more reflective view on New Labour since its demise, and an all new section on the performance of the Conservative – Lib/Dem coalition that came into office in 2010 Features illustrations, maps, an up-to-date bibliography, a full list of Prime Ministers, a genealogy of the royal family, and a comprehensive glossary explaining uniquely British terms, acronyms, and famous figures Spans topics as diverse as the slave trade, the novels of Charles Dickens, the Irish Potato Famine, the legalization of homosexuality, coalmines in South Wales, Antarctic exploration, and the invention of the computer Includes extensive reference to historiography