Peter Brimacombe Książki

The Tudor age was a pivotal period of English history. In little more than a century, the nation was transformed from a medieval kingdom to a modern state, from an insignificant offshore island to a major world power.

In the vibrant yet dreamlike world of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, fantasy mingles with reality, fact and fiction are interchangeable. This beautifully illustrated Pitkin Guide looks at Arthur, his knights, Camelot, Avalon and the search for the Holy Grail. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, including the Pitkin Guide to King Arthur, now in English, French and German.

Since the late 19th century, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous detective has kept readers entertained and still delights a fanatical following. Presented in both book and film format, this title offers details of Sherlock Holmes, the Victorian world that he inhabited and intricacies of the stories that continue to thrive.

The Cotswolds: glorious countryside throughout the year, elegant towns and relaxed, unspoilt, unhurried, beautiful villages.

A fascinating peep at all aspects of life in Edwardian England.

As the great English country houses approached their golden age, a range of new talent began to be used by their masters, to equip the houses with their beautiful furniture, art and decoration.

This text portrays Elizabeth I's turbulent life and times and the achievements of the talented men she inspired, among them Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh and William Shakespeare.

Branded one of the greatest villains of all time, the name Guy Fawkes is synonymous with a spectacular crime that never was. schovat popis