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Britain's Cold War Bombers explores the creation and development of the jet bomber, tracing the emergence of the first jet designs (the Valiant and Vulcan) through to the first-generation jets which entered service with the RAF and Fleet Air Arm. Each aircraft type is examined, looking at how the design was created and how this translated into an operational aircraft. The basic development and service history of each type is explained, with a narrative which links the linear appearance of each new design, leading to the present day and the latest generation of Typhoon aircraft. Other aircraft types covered are the Canberra, Sperrin, Victor, Scimitar, Buccaneer, Nimrod, Phantom, Sea Harrier, Jaguar, Tornado GR1/4 and Typhoon. Format:Hardback Pages:0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914 ensures a thorough understanding of the 'Britain and Empire' element of the Common Entrance exam syllabus. Clearly presented content, lively illustrations and challenging end-of-chapter questions encourage learning and inspire a love of History. - Endorsed by ISEB - Written by the chief exam setter for ISEB History Common Entrance - Arranged chronologically, to help pupils understand historical context - Includes source-based questions to develop essential exam skills Answer book available separately. See History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914 Answers Also available from Galore Park www.galorepark.co.uk: - History for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Questions - History for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Answers - History for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide - History for Common Entrance: Medieval Realms Britain 1066-1485 - History for Common Entrance: The Making of the UK 1485-1750 Suitable for ISEB 13+ History exams from Autumn 2013 onwards. Features Summary History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914 ensures a thorough understanding of the 'Britain and Empire' element of the Common Entrance exam syllabus. Author Bob Pace Publisher Galore Park Publishing Ltd Release date 20140627 Pages 208 ISBN 1-4718-0896-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4718-0896-8

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This concise photographic field guide will help you identify any of the 100 or so day-flying moths found in Britain and Ireland. Combining stunning photographs, authoritative text, and an easy-to-use design, this book makes a perfect traveling companion--one that will increase your enjoyment of these colorful and intriguing creatures. Like butterflies, some moths fly regularly in sunshine, whereas others that usually fly only at night are readily disturbed from their resting places during the day. This guide describes all of these species, with at least one photograph of each in its natural, resting pose. The text includes a brief description of each moth, with details of its life history, where and when to look for it, its status, the food plants of its caterpillars, and its special features. Introductory sections cover many topics, including how to distinguish moths from butterflies; classification; life cycle and behavior; ecological importance; the impact of habitat and climate change; recording and monitoring; and conservation.Individual accounts for some 100 species Stunning photographs of every moth, as you see them Attractive, easy-to-use, and accessible design Features Summary This concise photographic field guide will help you identify any of the 100 or so day-flying moths found in Britain and Ireland. Combining stunning photographs... Author David Newland (Author), Robert Still (Author), Andy Swash (Author), Mark Parsons Publisher Princeton University Press Release date 20130919 Pages 224 ISBN 0-691-15832-0 ISBN 13 978-0-691-15832-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Re-Discovering the Past is SHP's ideal series for mixed-ability teaching in Key Stage 3, combining clear author text, accessible but worthwhile activities and clear lines of enquiry. About the series Through this series you can ensure your teaching of National Curriculum History is totally accessible, interesting and worthwhile. It is based on the Schools History Project's awarding-winning series Discovering the Past but for this series SHP have:. streamlined the content,. simplified the language,. scaffolded the tasks, while retaining their characteristic emphasis on challenging readers to think deeply and pursue historical enquiry. SHP have also provided extensive support for further differentiation through FREE online support material via the Hodder History Nest. About this title Re-Discovering Britain 1750-1900 provides an accessible textbook for studying the industrial revolution and the growth of empire and trade as part of the revised History National Curriculum: 'Ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain 1745-1901'. It combines overview and depth study. - Overview: How did Britain change between 1750 and 1900? - Depth Study 1: The Industrial Revolution - Depth Study 2: Empire and trade - Depth Study 3: Towns - Depth Study 4: The vote - Depth Study 5: Victorian values Britain 1750-1900 Special Needs Support Materials and Re-Discovering Britain 1750-1900 Teacher's Resource Book are available FREE from the Hodder History Nest. The full series: Re-discovering Medieval Realms 1066-1500 Re-discovering the Making of the United Kingdom 1500-1750 Re-discovering Britain 1750-1900 Re-discovering the Twentieth Century World Features Summary Designed for those studying history at Key Stage 3, this comprehensive text covers Britain from 1750-1900. Updating the text has made the material more usable in mixed ability classes... Author Colin Shephard (Author), Andy Reid (Author), Dave Martin (Editor) Publisher Hodder Murray Release date 20010328 Pages 120 ISBN 0-7195-8546-5 ISBN 13 978-0-7195-8546-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This book discusses the history of Britain, from ancient settlements right up to our own times. Some of the pictures show momentous events such as the invasion of England by William the Conqueror or the Battle of Britain, which has shaped the history of the country. Other pictures reflect the life of a nation, such as the splendid architecture of a medieval cathedral, the Fire of London and travel in a Victorian omnibus. This approach provides an insight into the history of Britain as seen through the eyes of artists. Features Summary A History of Britain through Art provides a chronological overview of Britain's history alongside works of art that portray the country's major events and experiences. Author Jillian Powell Publisher Wayland Pub Ltd Release date 20161013 Pages 48 ISBN 1-5263-0183-0 ISBN 13 978-1-5263-0183-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This Student Book has been approved by AQA. Thematic Studies c790-Present Day (covering Britain: Health and the People, Power and the People, and Migration, Empires and the People) is part of a brand new series written specially to match the new 2016 AQA GCSE History specification, and is developed by an expert team led by an experienced head of history and an author with senior examining experience. This combined British Thematic Studies Book covers developments of each Thematic Study in Britain over a long period of time, and considers the causes, scale, nature, impact and consequences of short and long term developments. Carefully selected Sources allow students the opportunity to analyse and evaluate primary sources in context. Practice Questions and Study Tips help students prepare for the new AQA exam questions, and features such as Extension, Over to you and How to provide step-by-step explanations of how to put into practice essential history skills such as analysing an interpretation, cartoon or essay writing. This single textbook covers all the Thematic Study options: - Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day - Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day - Britain: Migration, empires and the people: c790 to the present day Features Summary Written by an experienced teacher and an author with examining experience to match the 2016 AQA GCSE specification, this combined British Thematic Studies Book covers developments of each Thematic Study in Britain over a long period of time... Author Aaron Wilkes (Author), Kevin Newman (Author), Lindsay Bruce (Author), J.A. Cloake (Series editor) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20160630 Pages 288 ISBN 0-19-837013-X ISBN 13 978-0-19-837013-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The Edexcel GCSE History B: Schools History Project - Medicine (1A) and Surgery (3A) Student Book, revised for the 2013 specification, helps students develop key historical skills, understanding and knowledge. Fully updated to thoroughly cover all the content in the revised 2013 specification for Unit 1A and Unit 3A. Contemporary design appeals to students of all abilities. Tiered activities allow students to work and progress at a pace entirely individual to them. Source skills are specifically targeted, with information about how real historians use sources. Examzone sections at the end of each unit include graded sample exam answers with commentary and a dedicated section for classroom based revision. All materials have been updated to match the revised assessments for first examination in 2015. Examzone features throughout the book highlight common pitfalls and misconceptions and provide structured exam question practice. Contents Listing Unit 1A: Medicine and public health in Britain c50AD to the present day Medicine and public health in Britain c50AD-c1350 Medicine and public health in Britain c1350-c1750 Medicine and public health in Britain c1750-c1900 Medicine and public health in Britain c1900 to the present day Unit 3A: The transformation of surgery c1845-c1918 Anaesthetics Infection Blood loss Factors infuencing these developments Examzone Features Summary Fully updated to thoroughly cover all the content in the revised 2013 specification for Unit 1A and Unit 3A. Contemporary design appeals to students of all abilities... Author Cathy Warren (Author), Nigel Bushnell (Author), Kirsty Taylor (Author), Rob Bircher (Author) Publisher Edexcel Limited Release date 20140117 Pages 168 ISBN 1-4469-0680-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4469-0680-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A-level History students. This title: - Supports the content and assessment requirements of the 2015 A-level History specifications - Contains authoritative and engaging content - Includes thought-provoking key debates that examine the opposing views and approaches of historians - Provides exam-style questions and guidance for each relevant specification to help students understand how to apply what they have learnt This title is suitable for a variety of courses including: - AQA: Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906-1957 - OCR: Britain 1900-1951 Features Summary Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series, combining in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular... Author Michael Lynch Publisher Hodder Education Release date 20150916 Pages 280 ISBN 1-4718-3869-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4718-3869-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The OS Historical Map series comprises of Ancient Britain and Roman Britain. The Roman Britain Map provides the ideal overview of nearly 400 yearsof history, during which Britain was a part of the Roman Empire. This map covers the whole of Great Britain and is printed back to back as North and South sheets. It includes a list of key dates, events and archaeological evidence. The OS Historical Map of Roman Britain provides the means to appreciate and visit the rich and extensive archaeological remains from this period. Features Summary The OS Historical Map series comprises of Ancient Britain and Roman Britain. The Roman Britain Map provides the ideal overview of nearly 400 yearsof history... Author Ordnance Survey Publisher Ordnance Survey Release date 20160216 ISBN 0-319-26325-8 ISBN 13 978-0-319-26325-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Alistair Moffat's journey, from the Scottish islands and Scotland, to the English coast, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland, ignores national boundaries to reveal the rich fabric of culture and history of Celtic Britain which still survives today. This is a vividly told, dramatic and enlightening account of the oral history, legends and battles of a people whose past stretches back many hundred of years. "The Sea Kingdoms" is a story of great tragedies, ancient myths and spectacular beauty. Alistair Moffat was born and raised in Kelso. He took degrees at the universities of St Andrews, Edinburgh and London and played rugby for Kelso and his universities. In 1976, he took charge of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as it grew into the largest arts festival in the world. He now lives in Selkirk. "The Sea Kingdoms" has previously been published by HarperCollins. Features Summary Covers a journey, from the Scottish islands and Scotland, to the English coast, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland, ignoring national boundaries to reveal the rich fabric of culture and history of Celtic Britain... Author Alistair Moffat Publisher Birlinn Release date 20080529 Pages 336 ISBN 1-84158-717-6 ISBN 13 978-1-84158-717-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Battle of Britain is an accessible, insightful and authoritative account of the most famous aerial battle in history.Historian, author and broadcaster James Holland draws on the latest research and interviews with participants to bring colour, detail and a fresh perspective to the story.Inside, you'll discover how tactics, organisation and new technologies were brought to bear, about the different challenges faced by both the RAF and the Luftwaffe, and, above all, the skill, bravery and endurance of the airmen engaged in a contest that was of critical importance to the outcome of the war. Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture.Other books currently available in the Ladybird Expert series include:* Climate Change* Quantum Mechanics* Evolution* ShackletonFor an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years. Features Summary Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Battle of Britain is an accessible, insightful and authoritative account of the most famous aerial battle in history... Author James Holland (Author), Keith Burns (Visual artist) Publisher Michael Joseph Release date 20170627 Pages 56 ISBN 0-7181-8629-X ISBN 13 978-0-7181-8629-6

A History of the English-Speaking Peoples is a four-volume history of Britain and its former colonies and possessions throughout the world, written by Winston Churchill, covering the period from Caesar's invasions of Britain (55 BC) to the beginning of the First World War (1914) It was started in 1937 and finally published 1956–58, delayed several times by war and his work on other texts. Volumes are THE BIRTH OF BRITAIN; THE NEW WORLD; THE AGE OF REVOLUTION; THE GREAT DEMOCRACIES. First editions published by Cassell & Company, 1956, 1957 and 1958. Hardcover red boards with gold inlay. Illustrated with some maps. Overall in good condition, sound binding with foxing to the end pages and page block (that damned   Ndola humidity...!) Splits to front and back of Vol. I and a ciggy burn inside Vol. II; please refer to all pictures. Scarce to find in a set. Tracked postage is R60.00.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days The City of Westminster is the seat of the monarchy and government of Great Britain and the centre of many aspects of British economic and cultural life, yet to date there has been no comprehensive history of the city. It is this gap which this volume will fill. The book opens with an explanation of what makes Westminster unique and follows with detailed sections on landownership and religious history. The section on landownership treats the history and ownership of the manors, the large medieval inns, and the estates created from the 16th century onwards; that on religious history provides a general chronological introduction to religious life in the city, and detailed accounts of the history and buildings of all the Christian denominations and other Faiths. PATRICIA CROOT is at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London. Features Summary The City of Westminster is the seat of the monarchy and government of Great Britain and the centre of many aspects of British economic and cultural life... Author Patricia E.C. Croot Publisher Victoria County History of the Counties of England Release date 20091119 Pages 272 ISBN 1-904356-22-2 ISBN 13 978-1-904356-22-6

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days How was the complex history of Britain's languages understood by twelfth-century authors? This book argues that the social, political and linguistic upheavals that occurred in the wake of the Norman Conquest intensified later interest in the historicity of languages. An atmosphere of enquiry fostered vernacular literature's prestige and led to a newfound sense of how ancient languages could be used to convey historical claims. The vernacular hence became an important site for the construction and memorialisation of dynastic, institutional and ethnic identities. This study demonstrates the breadth of interest in the linguistic past across different social groups and the striking variety of genre used to depict it, including romance, legal translation, history, poetry and hagiography. Through a series of detailed case studies, Sara Harris shows how specific works represent key aspects of the period's imaginative engagement with English, Brittonic, Latin and French language development. Features Summary This book shows how depictions of etymology were used by twelfth-century poets, translators, bureaucrats and historians to portray Britain's past. Author Sara Harris Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20171019 Pages 276 ISBN 1-107-18005-8 ISBN 13 978-1-107-18005-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Think you've got what it takes to pit your wits against some of the brightest brains in Britain? Now you can take on the challenge with this ultimate quiz containing 2000 questions from the Brain of Britain archives. Brain of Britain is in its 65th year, the longest-running of all the broadcast quiz shows open to the public in Britain. With questions covering a wide range of general knowledge topics, let Russell Davies guide you through this challenging and entertaining set of 50 quizzes. Includes a fascinating history of the programme and the characters and stories that have made it so successful. In the appendix Russell offers a compelling account of the life of the programme's German-born inventor and first question-setter John P. Wynn. Features Summary Think you've got what it takes to pit your wits against some of the brightest brains in Britain? Now you can take on the challenge with this ultimate quiz containing 2000 questions from the Brain of Britain archives. Author Russell Davies Publisher Collins Release date 20170905 Pages 352 ISBN 0-00-825330-7 ISBN 13 978-0-00-825330-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Think you've got what it takes to pit your wits against some of the brightest brains in Britain? Now you can take on the challenge with this ultimate quiz containing 2000 questions from the Brain of Britain archives. Brain of Britain is in its 65th year, the longest-running of all the broadcast quiz shows open to the public in Britain. With questions covering a wide range of general knowledge topics, let Russell Davies guide you through this challenging and entertaining set of 50 quizzes. Includes a fascinating history of the programme and the characters and stories that have made it so successful. In the appendix Russell offers a compelling account of the life of the programme's German-born inventor and first question-setter John P. Wynn. Features Summary Think you've got what it takes to pit your wits against some of the brightest brains in Britain? Now you can take on the challenge with this ultimate quiz containing 2000 questions from the Brain of Britain archives. Author Russell Davies Publisher Collins Release date 20170907 Pages 352 ISBN 0-00-825330-7 ISBN 13 978-0-00-825330-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days "An entertaining history of literary life." (Nicholas Shakespeare, Daily Telegraph). Spanning a century of literary history, from the pitched battles fought between Eliot-era modernists and Georgian traditionalists to the impact of creative writing degrees and the media don of today and taking in 'star reviewers', sniping critics, caballing editors and megalomaniac professors along the way, the Prose Factory explores the myriad influences on English literary life in the past century and the way in which they have shaped our preferences. "An amazing achievement." (David Lodge). "A pleasingly gossipy history of literary life in England since 1918...very enjoyable" (Observer). "Elegantly written, defiantly intelligent, scrupulously researched and richly enjoyable." (Mail on Sunday). Features Summary Spanning a century of literary history, from the pitched battles fought between Eliot-era modernists and Georgian traditionalists to the impact of creative writing degrees and the media don of today and more... Author D J Taylor Publisher Vintage Release date 20161213 Pages 448 ISBN 0-09-955607-3 ISBN 13 978-0-09-955607-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days The past is a foreign country: this is your guidebook. If you could travel back in time, the period from 1660 to 1700 would make one of the most exciting destinations in history. It is the age of Samuel Pepys and the Great Fire of London; bawdy comedy and the libertine court of Charles II; Christopher Wren in architecture, Henry Purcell in music and Isaac Newton in science - the civil wars are over and a magnificent new era has begun. But what would it really be like to live in Restoration Britain? Where would you stay and what would you eat? What would you wear and where would you do your shopping? The third volume in the series of Ian Mortimer's bestselling Time Traveller's Guides answers the crucial questions that a prospective traveller to seventeenth-century Britain would ask. How much should you pay for one of those elaborate wigs? Should you trust a physician who advises you to drink fresh cow's urine to cure your gout? Why are boys made to smoke in school? And why are you unlikely to get a fair trial in court? People's lives are changing rapidly - from a world of superstition and religious explanation to rationalism and scientific calculation. In many respects the period sees the tipping point between the old world and the new as fear and uncertainty, hardship and eating with your fingers give way to curiosity and professionalism, fine wines and knives and forks. Travelling to Restoration Britain encourages us to reflect on the customs and practices of daily life - and this unique guide not only teaches us about the seventeenth century but makes us look with fresh eyes at the modern world. Features Summary Travelling to Restoration Britain encourages us to reflect on the customs and practices of daily life - and this unique guide not only teaches us about the seventeenth century but makes us look with fresh eyes at the modern world. Author Ian Mortimer Publisher The Bodley Head Ltd Release date 20170428 Pages 454 ISBN 1-84792-304-6 ISBN 13 978-1-84792-304-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days In this complete military history of Britain's pacification of the Arab revolt in Palestine, Matthew Hughes shows how the British Army was so devastatingly effective against colonial rebellion. The Army had a long tradition of pacification to draw upon to support operations, underpinned by the creation of an emergency colonial state in Palestine. After conquering Palestine in 1917, the British established a civil Government that ruled by proclamation and, without any local legislature, the colonial authorities codified in law norms of collective punishment that the Army used in 1936. The Army used 'lawfare', emergency legislation enabled by the colonial state, to grind out the rebellion. Soldiers with support from the RAF launched kinetic operations to search and destroy rebel bands, alongside which the villagers on whom the rebels depended were subjected to curfews, fines, detention, punitive searches, demolitions and reprisals. Rebels were disorganised and unable to withstand the power of such pacification measures. Features Summary More than just a military history of Britain's suppression of the Arab revolt in Palestine, this is a dissection of how the British empire worked to supress dissent and how subject peoples resisted colonial rule. Author Matthew Hughes Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20190103 Pages 516 ISBN 1-107-10320-7 ISBN 13 978-1-107-10320-7

Yale University Press, 2007. Hard cover. 283 pages. Very good condition; like new. Under  1kg. Nearly a decade of fiercely divisive debate over foxhunting in Britain culminated with passage of the Hunting with Dogs Act of 2004. But the battle over the future of hunting is not yet resolved, and polarizing right-or-wrong debates continue undiminished. This lively book recounts the long and colorful history of hunting in Britain and offers a fresh perspective on today’s conflicts.   Since William the Conqueror declared wild animals royal property and thereby provoked a burning hatred among his subjects, hunting of all kinds has been a source of social conflict in Britain. The sport is deeply entwined with questions of land and power, class divisions, and social mores. Blood Sport explores these large themes, brings them alive with surprising details and vignettes, and considers how hunting traditions have affected British national identity. Bringing the discussion fully up to date, the book concludes with a thought-provoking critique of current hunting controversies.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days An engrossing account of how Britain became the base of operations for the exiled leaders of Europe in their desperate struggle to reclaim their continent from Hitler. When the Nazi blitzkrieg rolled over continental Europe in the early days of World War II, the city of London became a refuge for the governments and armed forces of six occupied nations - Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Norway, Czechoslovakia, and Poland - who escaped there to continue the fight. So, too, did General Charles de Gaulle, the self-appointed representative of free France. As the only European democracy still holding out against Hitler, Britain became known to occupied countries as 'Last Hope Island'. In this epic, character-driven narrative, acclaimed historian and New York Times-bestselling author Lynne Olson takes us back to those perilous days when the British and their European guests joined forces to combat the mightiest military force in history and restore order to a broken continent. Features Summary An engrossing account of how Britain became the base of operations for the exiled leaders of Europe in their desperate struggle to reclaim their continent from Hitler... Author Lynne Olson Publisher Scribe Publications Release date 20170608 Pages 576 ISBN 1-911344-06-4 ISBN 13 978-1-911344-06-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days `A riveting account of the pre-First World War years... The Age of Decadence is an enormously impressive and enjoyable read.' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times `A magnificent account of a less than magnificent epoch.' Jonathan Meades, Literary Review The folk-memory of Britain in the years before the Great War is of a powerful, contented, orderly and thriving country. She commanded a vast empire. She bestrode international commerce. Her citizens were living longer, profiting from civil liberties their grandparents only dreamt of, and enjoying an expanding range of comforts and pastimes. The mood of pride and self-confidence is familiar from Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance marches, newsreels of George V's coronation and the London's great Edwardian palaces. Yet things were very different below the surface. In The Age of Decadence Simon Heffer exposes the contradictions of late-Victorian and Edwardian Britain. He explains how, despite the nation's massive power, a mismanaged war against the Boers in South Africa created profound doubts about her imperial destiny. He shows how attempts to secure vital social reforms prompted the twentieth century's gravest constitutional crisis and coincided with the worst industrial unrest in British history. He describes how politicians who conceded the vote to millions more men disregarded women so utterly that female suffragists' public protest bordered on terrorism. He depicts a ruling class that fell prey to degeneracy and scandal. He analyses a national psyche that embraced the motor-car, the sensationalist press and the science fiction of H. G. Wells, but also the Arts and Crafts of William Morris and the nostalgia of A. E. Housman. And he concludes with the crisis that in the summer of 1914 threatened the existence of the United Kingdom - a looming civil war in Ireland. He lights up the era through vivid pen-portraits of the great men and women of the day - including Gladstone, Parnell, Asquith and Churchill, but also Mrs Pankhurst, Beatrice Webb, Baden-Powell, Wilde and Shaw - creating a richly detailed panorama of a great power that, through both accident and arrogance, was forced to face potentially fatal challenges. `A devastating critique of prewar Britain... disturbingly relevant to the world in which we live.' Gerard DeGroot, The Times `You won't put it down... A really riveting read.' Rana Mitter, BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking Features Summary `A riveting account of the pre-First World War years... The Age of Decadence is an enormously impressive and enjoyable read.' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times `A magnificent account of a less than magnificent epoch... Author Simon Heffer Publisher Windmill Books Release date 20181030 Pages 912 ISBN 0-09-959224-X ISBN 13 978-0-09-959224-2

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Paperback. English. Gibson Square. 2007. ISBN: 9781903933909. 336pp. Good condition in paperback. A new Tory government has formed since 7/7. Alarmingly, however, religious radicalisation continues as before. Britain's establishment is pretending to be tough on terrorism, as it continues to look the other way. This refusal to act goes back three decades, when a hub for terror throughout Europe and elsewhere was allowed access to British soil - Londonistan. In Londonistan (updated with new materials including Wikileaks), Melanie Phillips interviews key politicians, moderate Muslims, academics and intelligence experts. She uncovers a persistent state of denial by the establishment entrusted with our security, both on the left and right. Hers is an acclaimed and gripping history of the failure of the way in which Britain is handling its terrorist and social crisis. Book No: 465807

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Whether you want to learn about the teenager's skeleton from 1550 BC found at Stonehenge, explore the history of Britain's favourite beverages, tea and coffee, or discover how taxation on windows coined the expression `daylight robbery', there is something for every enthusiast to dip into. Features Summary With stories of hidden legends, laws and landscapes; bizarre inventions, institutions and idiosyncrasies, the traditions that give Britain its rich heritage and unique charm... Author Stephen Halliday Publisher Rydon Publishing Release date 20190311 Pages 144 ISBN 1-910821-20-9 ISBN 13 978-1-910821-20-6