Penguin History of Britain: The Struggle for Mastery, Paperback - David Carpenter

Weaves together the histories of England, Scotland and Wales in a new way, describing fascinating moments and characters.

No period in British history today retains more resonance and mystery than the sixteenth century. The leading figures of the time have become almos...

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Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Aaron L. FriedbergThere may be no denying China's growing economic strength, but its impact on the global balance of power ...

Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain-the earliest book to detail the legendary foundation of Britain and life of King Arthur-was ...

Continues a series that has received good reviews. Fascinating discussion of plausible what if scenarios grounded in real history.Illustrations: 1 ...

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The Temptations of Trade reveals the opportunities and tensions of doing business in regions far from strict imperial control, where the actions of...

This is a short history of the political life of this island over a very long period, showing how history can speak clearly to current political de...

How To Teach Mathematics For Mastery is a research-informed guide to the key principles of the mastery approach. It summarises a wide range of rese...

Presents the story of the year of the birth of the United States of America. This book tells two stories: how a group of squabbling, disparate colo...

A. J. P. Taylor examines the relations of the Great Powers, when Europe was still the centre of the world. Written in characteristically vigorous p...

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A thrilling and incisive examination of the post-Reconstruction era struggle for and suppression of African American voting rights in the United St...

A portrait of 18th century England, from its princes to its paupers, from its metropolis to its smallest hamlet. It covers topics that include - di...

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 ...

The third edition of this comprehensive guide to the canals of Britain features all-new color photography, and is packed with maps and text relatin...

A narrative history of Roman Britain. From the rebellious chiefs and druids who led native British resistance, to the experiences of the Roman mili...

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This definitive account reveals how the political and social progress of Britain has been inextricably intertwined with the strength - and weakness...

An absorbing overview of major events in England, Scotland and Wales, tracing the development of the nation from prehistoric times to the present day.

Presents an illustrated history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. This title takes the reader on a journey from prehistoric times onwards, e...

The first book to tell the history of Britain through its headwearIllustrations: 120 Illustrations, unspecified

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A Christian Science Monitor best book of 2020 Relentlessly accessible. . . . This is that rare history that tells what influential thinkers failed ...

Explores high and popular culture; family, race, gender and class relations; sexual attitudes and material conditions; science and technology - the...

DescriptionWinner of the Mark Lynton History Prize Winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Book AwardA New York Times Critics' Best Book of 2018 "Excellent......

70th anniversary edition of this definitive short account of history's most famous air battle, with a new introduction and jacket.

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"Deeply moving...A first-rate, highly readable intellectual history." -The Wall Street Journal The drama that shaped today's Iran, from the Revolut...

DescriptionOn 18 April 1947, British forces set off the largest non-nuclear explosion in history. The target was a small island in the North Sea, f...

Reducere. Praise for David Kertzer and Prisoner of the Vatican: Kertzer once again proves himself a truly compelling historian. -- André Aciman Prisoner of t...

Focusing on David Clement Scott, the head of the Church of Scotland mission in Malawi, this innovative book narrates the rise and demise of a uniqu...

Historian M. B. Synge narrates how naval power grew in importance from the 1700s onward, playing a decisive role in the victories of several nation...

This book places the presidency of Donald Trump as well as the brewing Sino-American Cold War within the broader historical context of American heg...