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  • Richard III: His Life Character Reviewed in the Light of Recent Research

    by Sir Clements R. Markham ...
    Markham meticulously re-examines the historical evidence surrounding Richard’s life, reign, and character. He critiques the Tudor propaganda that painted Richard as a tyrant and murderer, most notably in relation to the deaths of his nephews, the Princes in the Tower. Through detailed analysis of contemporary documents, letters, and reports, Markham presents a more sympathetic portrayal, arguing ... Read more

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  • The Story of Majorca and Minorca

    Enriched edition. Journey through Mediterranean History: Island Tales and Cultural Transformations

    by Sir Clements R. Markham, Morgan Gill ...
    In "The Story of Majorca and Minorca," Sir Clements R. Markham offers a compelling exploration of the historical, geographical, and cultural narratives surrounding the Balearic Islands. The book is presented in a narrative style that interweaves scholarly research with vivid storytelling, reflecting Markham's deep respect for these regions' complex pasts. Through meticulous historical ... Read more

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  • The Lands of Silence: A History of Arctic And Antarctic Exploration

    by Sir Clements Robert Markham ...
    The history of the Polar Regions, of those vast areas, difficult of access, which include millions of square miles of land and ocean at either extreme of our planet, is of surpassing interest and importance. It is not only that we here meet with examples of heroism and devotion which must entrance mankind for all time. It is not only that there are dangers to be encountered and difficulties to be ... Read more

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  • The Story of Majorca and Minorca

    by Sir Clements R. Markham ...
    "The Story of Majorca and Minorca" by Sir Clements R. Markham is a captivating exploration of the Balearic Islands, delving into their rich history, culture, and geography. Markham, a noted British explorer and historian, provides readers with a vivid account of the islands' past, from ancient times through the medieval period. His narrative is infused with personal observations and detailed ... Read more

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  • The Paladins of Edwin the Great

    by Sir Clements R. Markham ...
    The novel is set during the early medieval period in Anglo-Saxon England, focusing on the reign of King Edwin of Northumbria, who ruled from 616 to 633 AD. King Edwin was a significant historical figure known for his efforts to unify the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and his conversion to Christianity.The term "paladins" refers to the twelve legendary knights associated with Charlemagne's court in medieval ... Read more

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  • Richard III : His Life & Character

    by Sir Clements E. Markham ...
    Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was King of England for two years, from 1483 until his death in 1485 in the Battle of Bosworth Field. He was the last king of the House of York and the last of the Plantagenet dynasty. His defeat at Bosworth Field, the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses, is sometimes regarded as the end of the Middle Ages in England.When his brother Edward IV ... Read more

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  • Apu Ollantay A Drama of the Time of the Incas

    by Sir Clements R. Markham ...
    The drama tells the story of Ollantay, a noble warrior who falls in love with Cusi Coyllur, the daughter of Emperor Pachacuti. Their love is forbidden due to the rigid social structures of the Inca Empire. When their secret relationship is discovered, Ollantay rebels against the emperor’s authority, leading to a dramatic confrontation between love and power.Ultimately, after years of hardship and ... Read more

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  • Early Spanish Voyages to the Strait of Magellan

    by Sir Clements Markham ...
    Early Spanish Voyages to the Strait of Magellan by Sir Clements R. Markham is a masterful reconstruction of one of the most daring and dramatic chapters in maritime history — the sixteenth-century Spanish attempts to navigate the perilous waters at the tip of South America. Drawing upon rare manuscripts, official reports, and journals preserved in the archives of Seville and Madrid, Markham brings ... Read more

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  • Apu Ollantay

    Enriched edition. A Drama of the Time of the Incas

    by Sir Clements R. Markham, Morgan Gill ...
    In "Apu Ollantay," Sir Clements R. Markham delves into the rich tapestry of Incan mythology and culture through a beautifully rendered narrative. The book not only serves as a dramatic retelling of the legend of Ollantay, a love story entwined with themes of power, rebellion, and indigenous identity, but it also showcases Markham's mastery of a lyrical style that merges poetic elements with prose. ... Read more

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  • The Story of Majorca and Minorca

    by Sir Clements R. Markham ...
    The story of the Islands of Majorca and Minorca has never been told in our language in a condensed form, although the interest is great from an historical point of view, and the materials sufficient, though not perhaps abundant. It is so closely connected with the history of Aragon and the recovery of the Sicilies from the intruding Angevins that the two cannot be altogether separated. The most ... Read more

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  • Travels in Peru and India While Superintending the Collection of Chinchona Plants and Seeds in South America, and Their Introduction into India

    by Sir Clements Robert Markham ...
    The whole world, and especially all tropical countries where intermittent fevers prevail, have long been indebted to the mountainous forests of the Andes for that inestimable febrifuge which has now become indispensable, and the demand for which is rapidly increasing, while the supply decreases, throughout all civilized countries. There is probably no drug which is more valuable to man than the ... Read more

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  • The Story of Majorca and Minorca

    by Sir Clements Robert Markham ...
    Majorca has a very interesting history under its Aragonese princes, and a history which has been well told by those princes themselves and by a loyal vassal who was a diligent seeker after truth. But to understand it we must turn first to the gorges of the Pyrenees and the ports of Catalonia. By the middle of the eighth century the Moors had overcome Spain up to the Pyrenees, and established their ... Read more

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