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Tales of Two Cities
Atlantic Books Ltd 2013; US$ 23.32Paris and London have long held a mutual fascination, and never more so than in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when they both vied to be the world's greatest city. Each city has been the focus of many books, yet here Jonathan Conlin uncovers the intriguing relationship between them for the first time. It is a history of surprises: Sherlock... more...
Exploring the Thames Wilderness
Bloomsbury Publishing 2013; US$ 19.99The River Thames is an often undiscovered haven of stunning scenery, wonderful wildlife and brilliant natural beauty. As well as the famous stretches passing through our biggest cities and towns, there is a hidden side to the river - wild and natural, but surprisingly accessible. This guidebook, compiled by the two major Thames charities, contains... more...
Remaking English Society
Boydell & Brewer 2013; US$ 90.00Remaking English Society re-examines the relationship between enduring structures and social change in early modern England, offering state-of-the-art assessments of the historiography and the latest research on topics that have been at the heart of the development of 'the new social history' and its cultural turn. more...
Manchester in 1844
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 69.95Published in 1969, Manchester in 1844 is a valuable contribution to the field of History. more...
Roman House in Britain
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 49.95This authoritative and original work sets the results of recent archaeological research in the context of classical scholarship, as it explores three main aspects of Romano-British buildings: * general characteristics of form and structure * the ways in which they were built and decorated * the range of activities for which they were designed. ... more...
Encyclopaedia of Contemporary British Culture
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 335.00Boasting more than 970 alphabetically-arranged entries, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture surveys British cultural practices and icons in the latter half of the twentieth century. It examines high and popular culture and encompasses both institutional and alternative aspects of British culture. It provides insight into the whole spectrum... more...
Britain and Japan
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 190.00The continuing success of this series, highly regarded by scholars and the general reader alike, has prompted The Japan Society to commission this fourth volume, devoted as before to the lives of key people, both British and Japanese, who have made significant contributions to the development of Anglo-Japanese relations. The appearance of this volume... more...
Elizabethan Rogues and Vagabonds
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 175.00Published in he year 1967, Elizabethan Rogues and Vagabonds is a valuable contribution to the field of History. more...
Mary Queen of Scots
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 41.95As an historical figure Mary Queen of Scots has been perpetually represented on canvas, page and stage, and has captured the British imagination since the time of her death in 1587. The 'real' Mary Stuart however has remained an enigma. Mary Queen of Scots: Romance and Nation sheds light on Mary's life by exploring four main themes: * the history... more...
Rewriting St Kilda
The Islands Book Trust 2013; US$ 8.74The world-wide fascination with the deserted islands of St Kilda shows no sign of waning, and we all share certain conventional assumptions about and stereotypical images of the islands ? remoteness, dramatic landscape and bird-life, a distinctive ?primitive? community, the St Kilda Parliament, the mailboat, the strict teachings of the Church, an... more...









