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  • London

    par Stephen Halliday ...
    Collections series Amazing & Extraordinary Facts
    Strange laws, heroic deeds, surprising revelations, and quirky stories that have shaped the unique history of Britain’s capital.London’s long history is extraordinarily rich—and whether your interest is political, social, architectural, or historical, you’ll find a variety of topics in this alternative guide to London.Learn about:· Roman ruins· Notorious crimes· Hidden tube stations· The famous ... En savoir plus

    $15.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Olympics

    par Stephen Halliday ...
    Collections series Amazing & Extraordinary Facts
    “Halliday is a pass master at assembling golden nuggets of fact . . . amusingly written . . . a fun way to brush up on your Olympic history” (Londonist).Who reprimanded Hitler during the 1936 Olympic Games?When did the Olympic event “shin-kicking” get banned?Which Shakespearean play refers to the Olympic Games?Who was the first official cheat in 388 BC?Find the answers to these... ... En savoir plus

    $17.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Making the Metropolis. Creators of Victoria's London

    par Stephen Halliday ...
    In 1801 the population of London was almost one million. A century later it was 6m. Stephen Halliday's beautifully illustrated book shows how the ramshackle collection ofcommunities that entered the 19th century became the world’s first metropolis. This amazing story is told through the lives of eight men: JOHN NASH defined the modern West End with his ‘New Street’ (Regent Street). MARC BRUNEL ... En savoir plus

    $16.58 CAD

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    From Why We Drive on the Left to Why We Don't Talk to Our Neighbours

    par Harry Mount ...
    PACKED WITH ASTONISHING FACTS AND WONDERFUL STORIES ON WHAT MAKES THE ENGLISH TICKQ. Why are English train seats so narrow?A. It's all the Romans' fault. The first Victorian trains were built to the same width as horse-drawn wagons; and they were designed to fit the ruts left in the roads by Roman chariots.This intriguing and witty book explains how our national characteristics - our sense of ... En savoir plus

    $10.99 CAD

  • The Making of Liverpool

    par Mike Fletcher ...
    Discover the fascinating history of this coastal English city from its Medieval origins to its status today as a world-renowned cultural destination.In The Making of Liverpool, Mike Fletcher tells the story of this historic city and highlights the significant changes that have made it what it is today. It all begins with King John's 1207 charter and the construction of Liverpool castle to protect ... En savoir plus

    $11.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Greater London

    The Story of the Suburbs

    par Nick Barratt ...
    London's suburbs may stretch for well over 600 square miles, but in historical accounts of the capital they tend to take something of a back seat. In Greater London, historian Nick Barratt places them firmly centre stage, tracing their journey from hamlets and villages far out in the open countryside to fully fledged urban enclaves, simultaneously demonstrating the crucial role they have played in ... En savoir plus

    $17.99 CAD

  • The Tunnel Through Time

    Discover the secret history of life above the Elizabeth line

    par Gillian Tindall ...
    Newly opened by Queen Elizabeth II herself, discover the history and secret stories of the people who've lived above London's newest trainline.Crossrail, or the 'Elizabeth' line, is just the latest way of traversing the very old east-west route through the former countryside, into the capital, and out again. Throughout The Tunnel Through Time, renowned historian Gillian Tindall uncovers the lives ... En savoir plus

    $15.99 CAD

  • Great Victorian Railway Journeys

    How Modern Britain was Built by Victorian Steam Power

    par Karen Farrington ...
    The perfect companion to Bradshaw’s guide book. Showcasing in colour all that is great about Bradshaw’s guide.Great British Railway Journeys has been a hugely successful TV programme, which is now into its third series on BBC2. Much as Michael Palin built up a dedicated fan base for travel around the globe, so Michael Portillo has done likewise for lovers of trains in his explorations the length ... En savoir plus

    $17.99 CAD

  • Historic London

    An Explorer's Companion

    par Stephen Inwood ...
    There is hardly a city in the world with richer historical and cultural assocations than London. It is a place where history has been made for thousands of years, and where it is still being made today. It is not a city frozen in time, preserved in its ancient medieval pomp but a place that has been at or near the centre of national life for a thousand years and at the forefront of international ... En savoir plus

    $24.99 CAD

  • The London Pocket Bible

    par Teresa Paddington ...
    The London Pocket Bible offers entertaining advice for the visiting tourist or life-long Londoner, as well as:- Essential travel tips for the first time visitor; from not getting caught in the rush hour to understanding London's famous tube map- Being easy-to-use and small enough to take on the move as you travel around London- A handy reference guide; dip into as you visit sites such as the ... En savoir plus

    $2.99 CAD

  • National Trust Histories: The Lake District

    par Christopher Barringer ...
    The Lake District was, until the 19th century, a remote, neglected and inaccessible part of England. Before the arrival of good road and rail networks and tourism it had been home to successive generations of very tough people: prehistoric peasant farmers, small Roman garrisons, Norse and Saxon settlers, monastic tenants and, after the Dissolution of the monasteries, the doughty farming families ... En savoir plus

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  • Exploring West Yorkshire's History - The City of Bradford

    par Nigel A. Ibbotson ...
    Exploring West Yorkshire's History - is a journey through the wonderfully varied landscape of West Yorkshire, and examines its rich history through contemporary colour photographs and words. Many of the areas we will explore throughout our journey have been designated Areas of Outstanding Beauty. West Yorkshire is a place of history and legend, with its many ruined castles and abbeys. Moving from ... En savoir plus

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