The English Civil War was a great convulsion of political and military violence, which quickly spread to Scotland, Ireland and Wales. This attractive Pitkin Guide looks at the war, how it came about and progressed, its battles, the opposing sides and notable figures in them, and the outcome. A must for all visitors to the UK, and lovers of history. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
See below for alternative language versions William Shakespeare was England's greatest bard. Yet who was this sublime genius? Where did this universal talent have its origins? This book explores Shakespeare's modest origins and his life in Stratford-upon-Avon and then in London. He lived according to his text - a man of many parts and man for all the world. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
A guide to Victorian life at home, school and at leisure.
Providing a concise snapshot of all 56 rulers who have sat on the English throne since Alfred the Great in the 9th century to the present day, this beautifully illustrated guide—complete with diagrams of family trees—provides an informative and fascinating overview of all of the royal rulers.
Charles Dickens novels are read and loved throughout the world, written at a time of struggle with the French emperor Napoleon and in an England at the peak of its power and prosperity through commerce, industry and the vigour of a fervently respectable middle class. The novels bear the stamp of the turbulent period in which Dickens life was lived, conveying a strong sense of progress and reform. This colourful and well-written guide conducts the reader through Dickens world via his life, both personal and professional. It includes a list of important dates in Dickens life and work, and a gazetteer of places to visit for a glimpse into the man himself and what inspired his novels.
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William Shakespeare was England's greatest bard. Yet who was this sublime genius? Where did this universal talent have its origins?
