Author: Tony Maclachlan
Publisher: Rowanvale Books
ISBN: 1910832782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
England’s history has been as exciting as it has been unstable. The poshies who ruled back in medieval times were a pretty wobbly bunch, and didn’t give a monkey’s whotsit for the sweaty peasants. With war, assassinations, plots and some shady characters, British history sure is chaotic! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Helvetica; color: #515151; -webkit-text-stroke: #515151} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} If you want to know who did what, when and why in English history, but don’t reckon much on the heavy, academic stuff, then this is the book for you! It’ll give you a pretty detailed account of the reigns of a lot of English monarchs. There’s a bit of information, too, about the actions of the less important guys, the earls and posh people like that, who frequently claimed that they could do a better job of running the show than the bloke on the throne. Read it all in this accessible and digestible account of the wobbly British bunch!
The Wobbly Kings of England
Author: Tony Maclachlan
Publisher: Rowanvale Books
ISBN: 1910832782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
England’s history has been as exciting as it has been unstable. The poshies who ruled back in medieval times were a pretty wobbly bunch, and didn’t give a monkey’s whotsit for the sweaty peasants. With war, assassinations, plots and some shady characters, British history sure is chaotic! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Helvetica; color: #515151; -webkit-text-stroke: #515151} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} If you want to know who did what, when and why in English history, but don’t reckon much on the heavy, academic stuff, then this is the book for you! It’ll give you a pretty detailed account of the reigns of a lot of English monarchs. There’s a bit of information, too, about the actions of the less important guys, the earls and posh people like that, who frequently claimed that they could do a better job of running the show than the bloke on the throne. Read it all in this accessible and digestible account of the wobbly British bunch!
Publisher: Rowanvale Books
ISBN: 1910832782
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
England’s history has been as exciting as it has been unstable. The poshies who ruled back in medieval times were a pretty wobbly bunch, and didn’t give a monkey’s whotsit for the sweaty peasants. With war, assassinations, plots and some shady characters, British history sure is chaotic! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 16.0px Helvetica; color: #515151; -webkit-text-stroke: #515151} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} If you want to know who did what, when and why in English history, but don’t reckon much on the heavy, academic stuff, then this is the book for you! It’ll give you a pretty detailed account of the reigns of a lot of English monarchs. There’s a bit of information, too, about the actions of the less important guys, the earls and posh people like that, who frequently claimed that they could do a better job of running the show than the bloke on the throne. Read it all in this accessible and digestible account of the wobbly British bunch!
The Cook and the King
Author: Julia Donaldson
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
ISBN: 9781509813773
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The hungry king needs a new cook, but will he ever find someone who can make his favourite dish?There once was a very hungry king,Who needed a cook like anything.The only problem is, the king is so fussy, and none of the cooks he tries can make a dish that tastes just right! That is, until a most unlikely chef comes along: shuffling and shaking Wobbly Bob. He's scared of everything, from catching fish to digging for potatoes, but can he convince the hungry king to give him the job?The Cook and the King is a brilliantly funny story from the fantastic picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, creators of Tyrannosaurus Drip. With clever rhyming verse and richly detailed illustrations, it's sure to become a fast favourite with children and adults alike!
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
ISBN: 9781509813773
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The hungry king needs a new cook, but will he ever find someone who can make his favourite dish?There once was a very hungry king,Who needed a cook like anything.The only problem is, the king is so fussy, and none of the cooks he tries can make a dish that tastes just right! That is, until a most unlikely chef comes along: shuffling and shaking Wobbly Bob. He's scared of everything, from catching fish to digging for potatoes, but can he convince the hungry king to give him the job?The Cook and the King is a brilliantly funny story from the fantastic picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts, creators of Tyrannosaurus Drip. With clever rhyming verse and richly detailed illustrations, it's sure to become a fast favourite with children and adults alike!
Wives of the Kings of England
Author: Mark Hichens
Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
"Consorts of the British monarchs have sometimes been regarded as dangerously influential on their husbands. Mark Hichens's book surveys the wives of the English kings since the Hanoverian succession. Some played a major role in preserving the monarchy, while others faced a harder road, one being imprisoned for life, another arraigned before the House of Lords, while a third has been described as the most wronged wife in Europe. From George III's imposed-upon wife Charlotte, to Mrs. Simpson, to Elizabeth the Queen Mother." --Publisher's description.
Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
"Consorts of the British monarchs have sometimes been regarded as dangerously influential on their husbands. Mark Hichens's book surveys the wives of the English kings since the Hanoverian succession. Some played a major role in preserving the monarchy, while others faced a harder road, one being imprisoned for life, another arraigned before the House of Lords, while a third has been described as the most wronged wife in Europe. From George III's imposed-upon wife Charlotte, to Mrs. Simpson, to Elizabeth the Queen Mother." --Publisher's description.
Characteristics of English Poets from Chaucer to Shirley
Author: William Minto
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
“The” Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated Into English Prose
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hindu mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
A Short History of England
Author: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Delve into the rich tapestry of England's past with "A Short History of England" by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Written in the 1910s, this book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the history of England, from its early beginnings to more recent events. Chesterton's engaging writing style and keen insights make this a captivating read for history enthusiasts and those interested in England's storied past.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Delve into the rich tapestry of England's past with "A Short History of England" by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Written in the 1910s, this book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the history of England, from its early beginnings to more recent events. Chesterton's engaging writing style and keen insights make this a captivating read for history enthusiasts and those interested in England's storied past.
A Short History of England. (1917) By: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Author: Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Publisher:
ISBN: 0359173128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, (29 May 1874 - 14 June 1936), better known as G. K. Chesterton, was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine has observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories--first carefully turning them inside out." Chesterton is well known for his fictional priest-detective Father Brown, and for his reasoned apologetics. Even some of those who disagree with him have recognised the wide appeal of such works as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man.Chesterton, as a political thinker, cast aspersions on both Progressivism and Conservatism, saying, "The whole modern world has divided itself into Conservatives and Progressives. The business of Progressives is to go on making mistakes
Publisher:
ISBN: 0359173128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, (29 May 1874 - 14 June 1936), better known as G. K. Chesterton, was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine has observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories--first carefully turning them inside out." Chesterton is well known for his fictional priest-detective Father Brown, and for his reasoned apologetics. Even some of those who disagree with him have recognised the wide appeal of such works as Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man.Chesterton, as a political thinker, cast aspersions on both Progressivism and Conservatism, saying, "The whole modern world has divided itself into Conservatives and Progressives. The business of Progressives is to go on making mistakes
The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper
Author: Alexander Chalmers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper;: Spencer, Daniel
Author: Alexander Chalmers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
A New History of England, by Question and Answer. Extracted from the most celebrated English historians. Particularly M. Rapin de Thoyras. [By J. Lockman.] The fourth edition, corrected, and ... improved by the author
Author: John Lockman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description