Author: George Augustus Walpoole
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Languages : en
Pages : 756
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Author: George Augustus Walpoole
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 520
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Author: John McVeagh
Publisher: Wolfhound Press (IE)
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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Covering all aspects of travel since the 12th century, this guide provides a reference on Irish travel literature. The book also examines the tradition and content of tourist guides to Ireland. The information included ranges from diary-accounts of journeys undertaken through the country and towns of Ireland, written for the information of others, to private writings, such as the 17th-century account by Mary Granville of her journey to Galway. There are also excerpts from the journals and letters of historical figures, such as John Wesley and Mary Wollstonecraft. Furthermore, the author has added to the bibliographical data for each entry wherever possible, indicating the itinerary followed by the writer in question.
Author: William E. Burns
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438127375
Category : Culture
Languages : en
Pages : 321
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A Brief History of Great Britain narrates the history of Great Britain from the earliest times to the 21st century, covering the entire island England, Wales, and Scotland as well as associated archipelagos such as the Channel Islands, the Orkneys, and Ireland as they have influenced British history. The central story of this volume is the development of the British kingdom, including its rise and decline on the world stage. The book is built around a clear chronological political narrative while incorporating treatment of social, economic, and religious issues. Coverage includes: Early Settlements, Celts, and Romans Anglo-Saxons, Scots, and Vikings Scotland, England, and Wales Britain in the Late Middle Ages The Making of Protestant Britain Industry and Conquest Britain in the Age of Empire An Age of Crisis The Age of Consensus A House Divided.
Author: Kensey Johns Stewart
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Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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Author: George Richard Pearson
Publisher: BRITISH POSTMARK SOCIETY
ISBN: 0900214023
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 90
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A catalogue of postmarks used on mail posted at congresses, exhibitions, shows etc, and for anniversaries from 1851-1962.
Author: Knut Gjerset
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Category : Northmen
Languages : en
Pages : 1276
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Author: William Canton
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Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 424
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Author: Gordon Enoch Gates
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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Author: Christopher A. Snyder
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 047075821X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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This book provides a fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. It also discusses the revivals of interest in British culture and myth over the centuries, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids. A fascinating and unique history of the Britons from the late Iron Age to the late Middle Ages. Describes the life, language and culture of the Britons before, during and after Roman rule. Examines the figures of King Arthur and Merlin and the evolution of a powerful national mythology. Proposes a new theory on the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain and the establishment of separate Brittonic kingdoms. Discusses revivals of interest in British culture and myth, from Renaissance antiquarians to modern day Druids.