History of Chess in the English Civil Service, Paperback - Kevin Thurlow

A history of chess in the English Civil Service

Did you ever hear the saying "there are two sides to every story?" This is especially true for major events in history. In this fresh take on histo...

But the drum of the New Model Army beat ever louder and in October 1645, Oliver Cromwell rolled in the heavy guns. The Siege of Loyalty House tells...

The first detailed account of Oxford's as the "Royalist Capital" to appear for almost 75 years examines Oxford's experience in the English Civil Wa...

A history of the making and printing of news.Illustrations: 20 illustrations

Reducere. The "Civil War Soldiers of Bedford County Pennsylvania" book lists 4, 209 identified Civil War soldiers who lived in Bedford County or an immediate...

Reducere. In Fighting for Citizenship, Brian Taylor complicates existing interpretations of why black men fought in the Civil War. Civil War-era African Amer...

Featuring modernised spelling and detailed explanatory notes, this anthology of Civil War-era women poets is perfect for students of English litera...

Reducere. Almost a quarter of a million lives were lost as King and Parliament battled for their religious and political ideals in the English Civil War. Eng...

Reducere. Because they were situated near the Mason-Dixon line, Shepherdstown residents witnessed the realities of the Civil War firsthand. Marching armies, ...

This book examines through historical and archaeological research the sieges of Bristol, Gloucester, Worcester, Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury during th...

The true saviour of Little Round Top at Gettysburg was a 26-year-old Harvard-educated lawyer, who paid with his life to defend that hill. This is t...

This anthology brings together extensive selections of poetry by the five most prolific and prominent women poets of the English Civil War period: ...

DescriptionLasting nearly a decade, the English Civil Wars tore families and friendships apart, setting father against son and brother against brot...

Reducere. DescriptionIn the decades following 1947, as the tallest national leaders were building anew India, they were supported by a band of idealistic civ...

An original exploration of how the English Civil War has been portrayed over the centuries.

More than 150 years after the end of the Civil War, scores of websites, articles, and organizations repeat claims that anywhere between 500 and 100...

Reducere. DescriptionA classic account of Civil War combat This is a justifiably famous account of the Civil War told by an ordinary soldier from within the ...

The second edition of this book presents a new and expanded exploration of the unusually varied coinage and currency of the 'Great Rebellion' of 16...

In 1643/4 the once-famous Francis Cleyn painted the unhappy young heir of Corfe Castle, John Bankes, and his tutor, Dr Maurice Williams. The painte...

Controversial study of the principal battles of the English Civil War. The book Reconsiders Edgehill, Newbury I, Cheriton, Marston Moor, Newbury II...

Reducere. In early 1966, the U.S. Naval Investigative Service (NIS) was created from resources of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI). Chartered to invest...

Highly illustrated history of warfare in Yorkshire from Roman times to the seventeenth century.Illustrations: 100 black and white illustrations

England 1643: Deliverance Felton has been left to defend her home, Kinton Lacy Castle in a time of civil war. She can shoot and wield a sword as we...

This is a book about courage - not just the courage to go out and deal with a lethal threat in some of the world's most dangerous places, but the c...

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The Doctrine of Eternal Life is a civil-minded study of Calvinism and Arminianism in the light of scripture. It answers many questions that have pl...

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): Fae (University of Sussex, UK) DussartNumber of pages: 256Collection: Empire's Other HistoriesPublic...

DescriptionA brilliant appraisal of the Civil War and its long-term consequences, by an acclaimed historian.The political upheaval of the mid-seven...

Reducere. The civil war was a time of turmoil in England and Wales. It gave rise to a great many colourful and unique flags from the armies of both sides. In...

DescriptionThe Cinema of Ken Loach examines the connection between art and politics that distinguishes the work of this leading British film direct...

The political upheaval of the mid-17th century has no parallel in English history. Other events have changed the occupancy and the powers of the th...

Reducere. An electrifying story of the sensational murder trial that divided a city and ignited the civil rights struggleIn 1925, Detroit was a smoky swirl o...

Reducere. Guerrilla warfare, border fights, and unorganized skirmishes are all too often the only battles associated with Missouri during the Civil War. Comb...

Reducere. Are you a beginner in the game of chess and looking for a simplified guide to help you master the chessboard to win like a PRO and become a chess g...

From the author of Who Owns Britain and producer of the Sunday Times Rich ListPublisher: The History Press LtdAuthor(s): Kevin CahillNumber of page...

Slavery is illegal throughout the world, yet more than twenty-seven million people are still trapped in one of history's oldest social institutions...

Their nickname was the Bloody First, given to them in recognition of their courageous conduct and supreme sacrifice in battle. In the midst of the ...

Reducere. The question at the heart of The Cousins' Wars is this: How did Anglo-America evolve over a mere three hundred years from a small Tudor kingdom int...

To date there has been a paucity of books on this remarkable aircraft. Among its claims to fame are the following: the only RAF bomber to serve in ...

Reducere. This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base f...

Explore the Captivating History of the Wars of the Roses The Wars of the Roses were a complex set of battles, skirmishes, and kidnappings during th...

Reducere. The Buffalo Soldiers were African Americans who served in the Regular Army between the Civil War and World War I and fought in some of the most dif...

Reducere. DescriptionVice Admiral Albert Gleaves offers his first-hand account of naval troop transports during World War One, showing how crucial these were...

Reducere. The Civil War in Missouri was a time of great confusion, violence, and destruction. Although several major battles were fought in the state between...

DescriptionGiving up material is one of the most difficult decisions a chess player has to take. But the reality is that winning a game very often ...

Reducere. When Confederate men marched off to battle, southern women struggled with the new responsibilities of directing farms and plantations, providing fo...

Reducere. Description"United We Stand, Divided We Fall" is Kentucky's motto. Yet the Civil War sharply split the Bluegrass State. Kentuckians fought Kentucki...