Little History Of British Gardening, Hardcover - Jenny Uglow

Reissue of this much-loved book, beautifully packaged with new material. A journey through British gardening history - from the stone-age to today.

Trade paperback. The poet Edward Lear's work and life are identified as situating themselves on the borders of rules and structures in this look at...

It looks at how artists have responded to two great, contrasting works, Paradise Lost and Pilgrim's Progress; A brief coda turns to a fourth relati...

30, 000 copies sold in hardback. A hugely readable group-portrait of the Lunar Society of Birmingham - who were instrumental in catalysing the Indu...

Elizabeth Gaskell wrote some of the most enduring novels of the Victorian age. This biography traces Elizabeth's youth in rural Knutsford, her marr...

An exploration of the life and work of Walter Crane, the pioneering British socialist artist who transformed the illustration of children's books.

In 1922, Cyril Power, a fifty-year old architect, left his family to work with the twenty-four year old Sybil Andrews.Publisher: Faber & FaberAutho...

'A joy to read.' Sunday Times'Outstanding.' Daily Telegraph'Excellent.' The Spectator'Superb.' Literary Review'Scintillating . Both became famous f...

There is nothing 'little' about the history of Essex! However, this small volume condenses that fascinating, rich history into a collection of stor...

The }Little History{ series condenses the histories of England's regions into the most essential, notable and unusual anecdotes and historical deta...

DescriptionAn introduction to easy gardening so you can grow everywhere and anywhere. Whether you live in the city or the countryside, there are pl...

A vital, engaging, and hugely enjoyable guide to poetry, from ancient times to the present, by one of our greatest champions of literature

The story of Bristol in one easy-to-read volume!Illustrations: 30 Illustrations, black and white

This 'little history' takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Epic of Gilgamesh to...

A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and through the ideas of great thinkers in...

A brief yet comprehensive history of Swansea from prehistory to the present dayIllustrations: 30 Illustrations, black and white

From earliest records to the present day in one easy-to-read volume

From earliest records to the present day, in one easy-to-read volume

From earliest records to the present day, in one easy-to-read volume

DescriptionA vital, engaging, and hugely enjoyable guide to poetry, from ancient times to the present, by one of our greatest champions of literatu...

From earliest records to the present day, in one easy-to-read volume

From earliest records to the present day in one easy-to-read volume

Presents the British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the ...

Anatomy of a Nation explores over 800, 000 years of British identity by examining 50 documents that tell the story of what makes Britain unique: it...

A colourful and engaging history of London's East EndIllustrations: 30 Illustrations, black and white

A thrilling journey through 100, 000 years of art, from the first artworks ever made to art's central role in culture today. "A fresh take on art h...

Publisher: MartelloAuthor(s): Frank McDonaldNumber of pages: 208Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 132 x 198 x 27Cover type: Paperback / softbackRed...

Reducere. Penelope Hobhouse, the legendary authority on garden history, composes a beautifully crafted, lavishly illustrated history of gardening over millen...

Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the...

DescriptionThe thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Hundreds of photographs are featured in this lavish guide to distinguished British brands.

This volume is the first authoritative historical textbook to look at the origins, development and evolution of seaside Pierrot troupes and concert...

A fully updated and revised edition of this bestselling guide to British Archaeology.Publisher: Little, Brown Book GroupAuthor(s): Victoria LeitchI...

Reducere. Fully illustrated throughout in colour, a comprehensive guide.Susan McGowan owns hundreds of pieces of Pyrex glassware and Pyrex-related collectabl...

Drawing on the British Library's extensive map collection, the story of North America's rich history from settlement and war to transport and tourism.

E. H. Gombrich's bestselling history of the world for young readers tells the story of mankind from the Stone Age to the atomic bomb, focusing not ...

In 300 or so fast-moving pages, Davidson guides the reader through 500 years of US history. Short vivid chapters bring to life hundreds of individu...

E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publica...

E. H. Gombrich's bestselling history of the world for young readers tells the story of mankind from the Stone Age to the atomic bomb, focusing not ...

For curious readers young and old, a rich and colorful history of religion from humanity's earliest days to our own contentious times In an era of ...

Why are dragons recognised in almost all cultures on Earth? What is the mysterious geomantic gold they secretly guard? The author tells the story o...

Imaginative ideas for greenfingered fun in the garden, with 30 projects and 500 step-by-step pictures.Publisher: Anness PublishingAuthor(s): Jenny ...

Reducere. A very readable history of the British Army that manages to be objective yet sympathetic, and concise while never being superficial

From the cooling fountains of the Alhambra to the imposing palace grounds of Chinese emperors and the clean lines of the formal French parterre, th...

A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all ages How did a land and people of such immen...

Leading historians select and describe the 20 most significant events in British History.

Reducere. DescriptionMany of the unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad lived and worked in Washington, D.C. Men and women, black and white, operatives an...

Reducere. A Short History of British Civilisation, From the Earliest Times to the Seventeenth Century This book has arisen out of my love of Britain and of a...

Reducere. Expanded and updated, this is the definitive history of British serial killing 1888-2020 - by the UK's leading expert, David Wilson