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  • The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks

    by Emma Marriott ...
    Series Book 1 - Bite-Sized Chunks
    History is a rich, varied and fascinating subject, so it's rare to find the whole lot in one book...until now. "The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks" pulls it all together, from the world's earliest civilizations in 3500 BC to the founding of the United Nations in 1945, passing by the likes of Charlemagne, the Ottoman Empire and the Crimean War, to name a few. Here's your chance to ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • A History of the World in Numbers

    by Emma Marriott ...
    The history of our world can be told through numbers. Numbers can illuminate the broad sweep of history, from vast movements of populations and the expansion of empires to the effects of technological achievements or climatic change. They also allow us to drill into the real detail of history, from the page count, the cost and the time it took to produce the Gutenberg Bible (the West's first mass ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • Downton Abbey: The Official Film Companion

    by Emma Marriott ...
    The official companion to Downton Abbey, the full-length feature film, featuring cast and crew interviews, photos, costume illustrations & more.Downton Abbey: The Official Film Companion is a stunning memento, bringing the world and the characters of our favorite fictional country house to life. Featuring spectacular photographs from the production, interviews with the cast and crew, and a look ... Read more

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  • Downton Abbey: A New Era

    The Official Film Companion

    by Emma Marriott ...
    The worldwide phenomenon and multi-award winning Downton Abbey returns to the big screen with a movie sequel starring the Crawley family and their household staff—and the Downton Abbey: A New Era: The Official Film Companion is the Downton fan’s front-row ticket to all the behind-the-scenes action. In addition to the original principal cast—including Dame Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess, ... Read more

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  • Long Live the Queens

    Mighty, Magnificent and Bloody Marvellous Monarchs History’s Forgotten

    by Emma Marriott ...
    Powerful and influential kings have long dominated our view of global history, their queens often relegated to the shadows, their influence, deeds and sacrifices unacknowledged and lost in the passing of time. But not anymore…This book chronicles the forgotten queens from across the globe – those who ruled in their own right, and those who were wives or mothers of reigning kings. All of whom ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • The Costumes of Downton Abbey

    by Emma Marriott ...
    An inside look at the intricate costuming of the popular PBS series, including character costume choices and the historic fashion trends characteristic of the aristocracy during the Edwardian era. Appealing to Anglophiles, costume and sewing aficionados, and fans of the hit series, The Costumes of Downton Abbey presents—with comprehensive historical detail and beautiful imagery—the design ... Read more

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  • I Used to Know That: World History

    Intriguing Facts About the World's Greatest Empires, Leader's, Cultures and Conflicts

    by Emma Marriott ...
    It can be difficult to keep different historical events and figures straight in your head, which is why I Used to Know That: World History presents major episodes in history with short, easily understood sections. Among the people, movements, and events covered are:· Ancient Greece and Rome**-**Learn about the birth of democracy and the death of the Roman Republic· The Middle Ages**-**From the ... Read more

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  • I Used to Know That: History

    by Emma Marriott ...
    Series Book 18 - I Used to Know That
    If your response to a mention of the Wars of the Roses, the Sumerians or the Reformation is, ‘Hmm, I’ve heard of that – what was that again?’, then this is the book for you.This entertaining yet informative book travels back through time to fill in those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge, from the invasions of Britain, the Renaissance and the Cold War, to the American, French and Russian ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • The World of Poldark

    The Adventure & Romance Explored, The Secrets & History Uncovered

    by Emma Marriott ...
    "[A] magnificent book . . . A glorious celebration of Graham's ever-popular novels, the stunning BBC TV adaptation and breathtaking Cornwall." — Lancashire PostThe World of Poldark explores the characters, the compelling stories and the era that Winston Graham's Poldark novels—and the television series—set out to recreate, the England that Ross Poldark returned to from the American War of ... Read more

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  • Bad History

    How We Got the Past Wrong

    by Emma Marriott ...
    So many historical 'truths' handed down by teachers or historians, and repeated by the press, prove on closer scrutiny to be at best misleading, and at worst deliberately falsified. Yet they are often so deeply rooted that we take them as fact - America's Founding Fathers must have been democrats, surely, and wasn't Captain Scott 'of the Antarctic' one of history's greatest leaders?Some historical ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD

  • Mums Are Like Buttons: They Hold Everything Together

    by Emma Marriott ...
    Mothers hold their children's hands for a moment, but their hearts forever.'Best friend, nurse, therapist, chauffeur, mentor, caretaker, cook, seamstress and champion. Across cultures, countries and continents, we all know that we would be nowhere without our mothers. Remind your mum just how important she is with this collection of beautifully illustrated quotes featuring everything from Jewish, ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • I Should Know That: Great Britain

    Everything You Really Should Know About GB

    by Emma Marriott ...
    From icons of British history to geography, and the economy to the legal system, I Should Know That: Great Britain covers a wide range of topics, filling in all those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge of this fair isle.Inspired by the UK citizenship test, this useful and interesting guide includes sections such as essential British history, the current political and legal system, migration to ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD