writing local history john beckett

This book describes the development of local history in England from its origins in the Middle Ages to its practise in the early twenty-first century. It looks also at how local history is related to archaeology, landscape, and family history. -- .

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The accepted view of the acquisition of land that became Headingley Stadium, the preeminent sporting venue in England at the time, is that it was bought at an auction of the Cardigan Estates in 1888. Former history teacher and legal expert John Beckett examines the evidence and context of events to come up with an alternative explanation.

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Writing the History of Modern Revolutions provides students with a comprehensive overview of the history of revolutions and how these histories have been framed, debated, and understood since the nineteenth century.Beginning in the 19th century with historical accounts of the French Revolution, the book traces how contemporary politics and new developments in the humanities and social sciences have shaped existing scholarship and analysis of revolutionary phenomenon. Not only this, but the book also offers a concise and synthetic account of how scholars have addressed contemporary critical political and social issues in a historical context, which will be of value to both scholars across disciplines as well as students taking courses in political science, sociology, and modern history.The book will provide students with a solid understanding of some of the most dramatic moments in modern history, including Revolutions relevant to Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the post-colonial world. It will encourage students to think critically about how the history of modern revolutions have been written and provide them with a thorough understanding of the approaches to revolution, key works and scholars in the field, as well as an understanding of the wider contexts in which these revolutions occurred.

Objev podobné jako Writing the History of Modern Revolutions - Dr Gavin Murray-Miller

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John Quirk loves history, drawing and boats and these three elements come together in this attractive entertaining book. The 25 stories and over 100 cartoons are a treasure-trove of compelling, salt-infused, tales told with imagination and humour, with an eye on the present day, which will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in maritime history.

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What is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective, and can such reflection help us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and the God we worship and serve?Written by an accomplished historian, award-winning author, public evangelical spokesman, and respected teacher, this introductory textbook shows why Christians should study history, how faith is brought to bear on our understanding of the past, and how studying the past can help us more effectively love God and others. John Fea shows that deep historical thinking can relieve us of our narcissism; cultivate humility, hospitality, and love; and transform our lives more fully into the image of Jesus Christ.The first edition of this book has been used widely in Christian colleges across the country. The second edition contains updates throughout.

Objev podobné jako Why Study History? - John Fea

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE LONDON.A RADIO 4 BEST FOOD AND DRINK BOOK OF THE YEAR.An illustrated guide to London''s best pubs and their extraordinary history, presented by the founder of the world-famous Liquid History Tours.Pull up a stool for a thirst-quenching trundle through London''s liquid history in search of the city''s greatest pubs. We raise a toast in Shakespeare''s local, pop in for a pint at Jack the Ripper''s bar and push open the bloodstained doors of the Bucket of Blood.Liquid History is a beautifully illustrated love letter to London''s finest hostelries, written by the city''s leading pub tour guide and host of the celebrated Liquid History Tours. Profiling over 50 timeless boozers, this book tells the story of London''s history and the taverns that have hosted, harboured and refreshed its leading characters.Exploring the watering holes of London''s writers and artists, its most notorious criminals and celebrated figures, we move from architectural marvels to secretive backstreet boozers to join the dots for London''s ultimate knees-up.

Objev podobné jako Liquid History - John Warland

Brierley Hill is one of the heavily industrialised towns that make up the region known as the Black Country. Like many such towns it can easily be divided into many smaller communities that, while being part of Brierley Hill, have quite an independent existence and identity of their own.This book sets out on a journey across Brierley Hill that begins at the parish church and ends at one of the principal crossroads in the town centre, and then we make our way around the satellite communities of Brockmoor, Bromley and Pensnett. We find ourselves in a world that was dominated by many local pits where coal and fireclay were extracted, much of this coal being used in the manufacture of iron. When steel came along, Brierley Hill became the home to a large and important steelworks at Round Oak. Other companies came into the area to manufacture products using steel and some became very large local employers and integral parts of the community. Large scale industry and mining may have gone but the communities they spawned survive and this books provides a glimpse of the shops, pubs, schools, chapels and churches and other facilities that once made each ‘village’ so ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Brierley Hill, Brockmoor, Bromley and Pensnett - Ned Williams, The Mount Pleasant Local History Group

The sixth edition of this bestselling book takes students on a journey through the 20th century and provides a clear overview of the key events which have shaped modern world history. Unrivalled in its broad coverage, it:- Surveys international relations and war, from 1900 to the present day- Examines the rise and fall of fascism and communism around the globe- Explores the international affairs of the major superpowers: the USA, Russia/USSR and China- Assesses the experience of decolonization in India, Africa and Latin America- Unpicks global issues, including economic crises and population increaseChapters feature maps, diagrams and end-of-chapter questions to support and reinforce understanding. This new edition has been updated to take account of new scholarship, and provide a more global approach to key chapters in modern world history. Key changes include:- New material on the Second World War, beginning with the outbreak of war between China and Japan, and touches upon Italy''s campaigns in East and North Africa and Civil Wars taking place in China, Spain and the Ukraine- Coverage of new historical interpretations of the events that led to the First World War- New chapters on the history of the United States of America- A new chapter on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The perfect stocking filler for lovers of Scottish History.From prehistoric Scotland to the Brexit referendum, this pocket-sized book covers all of the main events in Scottish history.A concise and excellent guide to Scottish history and how Scotland has come to be what it is today.Key events, people and places include:• The Union of Crowns• Bonnie Prince Charlie• Battle of Bannockburn• Culloden• Burns’ Night• Hogmanay• Alexander Graham Bell• Devolution• Indy Ref 1 and 2Beautifully produced, Collins Little Book of Scottish History is a treasure in itself and makes a perfect gift for any Scotland enthusiast.

Objev podobné jako Scottish History - John Abernethy

A fresh interpretation of Revelation for the 21st century, exploring the connections between John's visions and the terrifying prospect of an Artificial Super Intelligence that emerges to deceive the world and oppose the rule of Christ.

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The eighteenth century was a time of major global transitions. Movements of religious and intellectual revival challenged established ideas, European colonies emerged in the Western hemisphere, global trade expanded, and political revolutions and revolts in America, France, Russia, and Haiti started to reshape political life. At the beginning of the century, power and wealth were roughly balanced among the major regions of the world. By its end, this balance was upset by the emergence of European imperial nation-states and Western European industrial societies whose evolution was enabled by modern processes of industrialization, globalization, and empires. John O. Voll highlights key events and individuals in that transformation, from Emperor Kangxi''s meeting with Jesuits and Catherine the Great''s imperial expansion of Russia, Jonathan Edwards'' Great Awakening and Muhammid ibn Abd al-Wahhab''s Islam reform movement to Mulla Abdul Ghafur''s trade in cotton, Richard Arkwright''s textile factories, and Isaac Newton''s and Immanuel Kant''s contributions to the Enlightenment and modern science. This book shows that the eighteenth century was a time of transition to modernity, a time when the impact of the first globalization was being felt around the world. Old ways of life disappeared as new ways of organizing human activities emerged.

Objev podobné jako The Eighteenth Century: A World History - John O. Voll

The essential roadmap to the ideas and debates that have formed the history of art, told through 16 key books published over the course of the 20th century.

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London’s leading pub tour guide and host of the celebrated Liquid History Tours guides readers off the beaten path and through the doors of London's lesser known but most authentic pubs. Welcome to the world of London’s finest backstreet boozers. It’s easy to stumble into London iconic pubs. The ones where Shakespeare trod the boards, or Dickens scribbled his next novel. What’s more difficult and ultimately more rewarding, is finding that special pub that has just the right vibe; the pub that’s tucked away from the maddening crowds of tourists and noisy out-of- towners; that almost mystical pub that you’ll want to return to on a rainy evening, or show off to your friends. These are the hidden gems that Warland introduces you to. Covering every corner of London from the city centre to its outer limits and beyond, these watering holes are permeated by personality and a passion for traditional hospitality. While the interiors might not boast architectural wonders or famous artwork, their unique qualities are brought to life through Horst Friedrichs' stunning photography, which illuminates their character and charm, their idiosyncratic hosts and patrons, the menus scrawled on chalkboard, the proudly polished brass, worn leather stools, and quirky ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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John Deere Gator je detailně zpracovaný model v měřítku 1:16 z plastu. Vozidlo je multifunkční a vhodné pro hru na stavbách, v lese nebo v zemědělství. Je kombinovatelné s figurkami Bworld a obsahuje sklápěcí valník, volant a tažné zařízení.

• Detailně zpracovaný model v měřítku 1:16
• Multifunkční vozidlo pro různé scénáře hry
• Kombinovatelné s figurkami Bworld
• Vhodné pro děti od 4 let

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Tubbz kachnička představuje miniaturu Johna Wicka v měřítku 5,5 cm s detailním provedením včetně černého obleku. Figurka je určena výhradně pro sběratelské a dekorativní účely. Není vhodná pro použití ve vodě nebo jako hračka.

• Miniaturní detailní zpracování postavy (5,5 cm)
• Věrné zachycení ikonického vzhledu Johna Wicka
• Ideální sběratelský kousek pro fanoušky
• Stylový dekorativní prvek do interiéru

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Named a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian, The Observer (London), Granata, and TLS, and a finalist for a World Fantasy Award. Acclaimed master of speculative fiction, fantasy, space opera, and literary realism and one of the most celebrated living British authors M. John Harrison has crafted a “masterpiece” (Helen MacDonald, author of H Is for Hawk) with this anti-memoir about the joys and perils of the writing life.M. John Harrison has produced one of the greatest bodies of fiction of any living British author. But is there even an M. John Harrison and if so, where do we find him? This is the question the author asks in this memoir-as-mystery, turning for clues to forty years of notetaking: “A note or it never happened. A note or you never looked.” Are these notebooks records of failed presence? How do they shine a light on a childhood in the industrial Midlands, a portrait of a young artist in counterculture London, on an adulthood of restless escape into hill and moorland landscapes? And do they tell us anything about the writing of books, each one so different from the last that it might have been written by another version ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Model John Deere Gator od Bruder v měřítku 1:16 je detailně zpracovaná plastová hračka pro děti od 4 let. Vozidlo obsahuje funkční prvky jako sklápěcí valník, volant a tažné zařízení a je dodáváno s figurkou řidiče. Je vhodné pro různé typy herních scénářů včetně zemědělství, lesnictví a stavebnictví.

• Detailní model v měřítku 1:16 s vysokou věrností
• Multifunkční vozidlo vhodné pro různé scénáře hry (stavba, les, zemědělství)
• Obsahuje figurku řidiče a je kompatibilní s dalšími figurkami
• Funkční prvky: sklápěcí valník, volant, tažné zařízení

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Stavebnice LEGO Technic Kombajn John Deere 1470H obsahuje 117 dílků a je určena pro děti od 7 let. Model disponuje otáčivým ramenem, otevíracím drapákem na klády a pružícím podvozkem. Stavbu usnadňuje interaktivní návod v aplikaci LEGO Builder.

• Autentický model kombajnu John Deere s funkčními prvky
• Interaktivní 3D návod v aplikaci LEGO Builder usnadňuje stavění
• Vysoká pohyblivost díky otáčivému rameni a otevíracímu drapáku
• Odolný design s pružícím podvozkem pro realistickou hru

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Writing Conceptual Histories introduces conceptual history as a research perspective and as a lens through which we can study the past and present. This book provides students and researchers with an overview of, and easy access to, central concepts of conceptual history and its practical applications.With an introduction that relates conceptual history to historical semantics, rhetoric, intellectual history and discourse analysis, a glossary explaining central analytical concepts, and inspiring case studies of various types of conceptual history, the volume serves readers interested in the theory of conceptual history and those seeking concrete methods for analysis.Writing Conceptual Histories adopts an innovative case study approach showcasing novel histories of democracy, ideologies, science and technology studies, human rights, compassion, sexual identity, climate change and crisis. The case studies concretely present different ways of writing conceptual history, guiding readers on how to write conceptual history and encouraging them to experiment with a variety of methods.The volume boasts a variety of pedagogical features, including:- A glossary of key terms and concepts- A unique case study approach to theory and method- Recommended readings at the end of each chapter

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Přepravník na dřevo John Deere od firmy Bruder je detailně zpracovaný plastový model v měřítku 1:16. Disponuje funkčním chapadlem pro 4 klády, otočným ramenem 360° a otevíratelnou kabinou. Hračka je vhodná pro děti od 3 let a je kombinovatelná s figurkami Bworld.

• Detailně zpracovaný model v měřítku 1:16 od německé firmy Bruder
• Funkční chapadlo pojme až 4 klády a má otočné rameno 360°
• Kombinovatelný s figurkami Bworld pro rozšíření hry
• Otevíratelná kabina s dveřmi a realistické pryžové pneumatiky

Objev podobné jako Bruder 02133 Přepravník na dřevo John Deere

Traktor Bonnie je šroubovací hračka pro děti od 3 let, která rozvíjí motorické schopnosti. Sada obsahuje traktor s přívěsem a kravičku na kolečkách. Všechny části jsou z plastu s bezpečnými zaoblenými hranami.

• Rozvíjí jemnou motoriku a koordinaci prostřednictvím šroubování
• Bezpečný design se zaoblenými hranami pro děti od 3 let
• Možnost kombinace s dalšími hračkami z řady Tomy John Deere
• Pohyblivá kolečka traktoru i kravičky pro snadné tlačení

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Tubbz kachnička představuje postavu Johnnyho Castle z filmu Hříšný tanec v humorném pojetí. Figurka je vyrobena z vinylu a měří 9 cm na výšku. Jedná se o oficiálně licencovaný sběratelský předmět první edice.

• Oficiálně licencovaná figurka postavy Johnny Castle
• Detailní zpracování a věrné provedení
• První edice pro sběratele
• Vyrobeno z kvalitního vinylového materiálu

Objev podobné jako Tubbz kachnička Hříšný tanec - Johnny Castle (první edice)

Model John Deere Gator XUV 855D v měřítku 1:16 je detailní replika univerzálního terénního vozidla. Vyrábí se z odolných plastů a obsahuje funkční prvky jako sklopnou ložnou plochu a závěs. Je vhodný pro hru dětí v interiéru i exteriéru.

• Realistický detail: Otevírací dveře zavazadlového prostoru, sklopná ložná plocha a závěs pro přívěs.
• Vysoká odolnost: Vyrobeno z kvalitních, nerozbitných plastů, okna kabiny z průhledného odolného materiálu.
• Univerzální použití: Vhodné pro hru doma i venku, věrný model všestranného pracovního vozidla v měřítku 1:16.

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Traktor BRUDER 3150 Farmer John Deere kombinuje nízkou hmotnost s vysokým výkonem. Model obsahuje realistické prvky jako otevírací kapotu a dveře. Díky kyvadlové nápravě a prodloužení řízení zajišťuje pohodlnou jízdu.

• Realistické detaily včetně otevírací kapoty a dveří
• Vynikající ovladatelnost díky vestavěné kyvadlové nápravě
• Kompatibilita s přívěsy ze zemědělské řady BRUDER
• Možnost přepravy postav bworld v kabině

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“Nothing now succeeds unless it’s in the comic line. We have comic Latin grammars, and comic Greek grammars; indeed, I don't know but what English grammar, too, is a comedy altogether. All our tragedies are made into comedies by the way they are performed; and no work sells without comic illustrations to it. I have brought out several new comic works, which have been very successful. For instance, The Comic Wealth of Nations; The Comic Parliamentary Speeches … I even propose to bring out a Comic Whole Duty of Man. All these books sell well: they do admirably for the nurseries of the children of the aristocracy. In fact they are as good as manuals and text-books.”Those words from best-selling Victorian novelist George W.M. Reynolds were a nod to the work of a writer named Gilbert Abbot á Beckett. Beckett loved history and writing about history but he was also something of a comedian. Then one day he had a bright idea: What if history could be funny and still be factual and educate people? He resolved to start writing a funny history book which he named The Comic History of England, which was originally serialised in Punch in 1847. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bruder 2032 Balíkovač John Deere je detailně zpracovaný plastový model v měřítku 1:16. Model je kombinovatelný s traktory řady 2000 a 3000 a je vhodný pro děti od 4 let. Výrobek obsahuje jeden balík a pochází z Německa.

• Detailně zpracovaný model značky Bruder
• Kombinovatelný se všemi traktory řady 2000 a 3000
• Vhodný pro děti již od 4 let
• Kvalitní německý plastový materiál

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Model traktoru John Deere 5115M v měřítku 1:16 od značky Bruder nabízí realistické detaily a funkce. Hračka obsahuje posuvnou střechu, otevíratelnou kapotu motoru, odnímatelné čelní závaží a říditelnou přední nápravu. Je kompatibilní s příslušenstvím jako čelní nakladače a figurkami Bworld.

• Detailně zpracovaný model v měřítku 1:16 s vysokou funkčností
• Možnost ovládání přes střešní otvor s prodlouženým volantem
• Kombinovatelnost s příslušenstvím (nakladače, valníky) a figurkami Bworld
• Robustní konstrukce z ABS plastu vhodná pro děti od 3 let

Objev podobné jako Bruder 2106 Traktor John Deere 5115M

Traktor John Deere 7R 350 je detailně zpracovaný model v měřítku 1:16 z vysoce kvalitního ABS plastu. Disponuje řiditelnou přední nápravou, otevíratelnou kapotou motoru a dveřmi, standardním závěsným zařízením a možností připojení příslušenství. Je vhodný pro děti od 3 let a kombinovatelný s figurkami Bworld.

• Vysoce kvalitní ABS plast s lesklým povrchem bez otřepů a přetoků
• Řiditelná přední off-road náprava a otevíratelná kapota motoru i dveře
• Možnost připojení nakladačů, valníků a kombinace s figurkami Bworld
• Ovládání pomocí volantu nebo prodlouženého volantu přes střešní otvor

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Přívěs balíkovač slámy Bruder 02017 je detailní model v měřítku 1:16. Vyroben je z plastu německou firmou Bruder a obsahuje funkční sklopnou rampu. Model je určen pro děti od 3 let a lze jej připojit k traktorům John Deere.

• Detailně zpracovaný model v měřítku 1:16
• Funkční sklopná zadní rampa pro manipulaci s balíky
• Vyrobeno z kvalitního plastu v Německu
• Kompatibilní s traktory John Deere (prodává se samostatně)

Objev podobné jako Bruder 02017 Balíkovač slámy John Deere

This book presents a true journey into the heart of the Kyoto experience—one which brings you deep into the world of Kyoto's ancient Zen Buddhist culture. Kyoto's Zen heritage represents one of mankind's greatest achievements—recognized by the large number of temples, shrines and gardens which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Millions of visitors travel to Kyoto yearly in search of their secrets, and here for the first time is a comprehensive overview of each major site. Over 50 temples and gardens—including all World Heritage Sites—are captured here in sensitive photos by acclaimed Kyoto-based photographer John Einarsen. A detailed introduction to each temple by local expert John Dougill includes information about special opportunities for visitors—such as early morning meditation sessions, temple food offerings and special green tea sets provided to enhance the contemplative experience—along with other "insider" information that no other guide provides. A preface by Rev Takafumi Kawakami, the deputy head priest of the Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto, serves to place the book within the context of eastern and western Buddhist thought and practice. His widely viewed TED Talk "How mindfulness can help you to live in the present" has been viewed by over 100,000 people.

Objev podobné jako Zen Gardens and Temples of Kyoto - John Dougill

Concise, accessible, authoritative guide to Kent's family and local history sources

Objev podobné jako Tracing Your Kent Ancestors: A Guide for Family and Local Historians

A tale of border warfare, military and erotic, set in the twenty-third century, where the women rule the kingdom and the men play war games. This is the fictional memoir of Wat Dryhope - edited, annotated and commented upon. History has come to an end, war is regulated as if it''s all a game. But Wat, the History Maker himself, does not play entirely by the rules, and when a woman, Delilah Puddock, joins the fray, this ''utopian'' history is further enlivened. Alasdair Gray cleverly plays with the notion and writing of history, as well as perennial modern debates on war, sexism and society - entertaining and thought-provoking, this is a delightful satire illustrated throughout by the author.

Objev podobné jako A History Maker - Alasdair Gray

A majestic biography of two young geniuses who merged their talents to create one of the greatest bodies of music in history.John & Paul begins in 1957, when two teenagers in suburban Liverpool meet and decide to play rock n'roll together. It ends twenty-three years later, when one of them is murdered. In between, we see them become global stars, create countless indelible songs, and play a central role in shaping the modern world.Lennon and McCartney were more than friends, rivals or collaborators. They were intimates who both had the fabric of their world ruptured at a young age, and who longed to make emotional connections; with each other, and with audiences. The pop song was a vessel into which they poured feelings of grief and euphoria and everything in between.When they couldn't speak what they felt, they sang it. After the break-up of their group, they maintained a musical dialogue at a distance, in songs full of recrimination, regret, and affection. Ian Leslie traces the twists and turns of their relationship through the music it produced and offers rich insights into the nature of creativity, collaboration and human connection.Drawing on recently released footage and recordings, this is a startlingly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this lavishly illustrated and massively expanded fifth edition of the definitive Wimbledon history John Barrett has traced the process by which a small private tennis club in rural Surrey has become a multi-million pound business that is the main source of finance for British tennis. Within these pages you will find all the game''s heroes and heroines captured in action and in vivid detail through the lenses of the world''s leading sports photographers.

Objev podobné jako Wimbledon - John Barrett

A majestic biography of two young geniuses who merged their talents to create one of the greatest bodies of music in history. John & Paul begins in 1957, when two teenagers in suburban Liverpool meet and decide to play rock n'roll together. It ends twenty-three years later, when one of them is murdered.In between, we see them become global stars, create countless indelible songs, and play a central role in shaping the modern world. Lennon and McCartney were more than friends, rivals or collaborators. They were intimates who both had the fabric of their world ruptured at a young age, and who longed to make emotional connections; with each other, and with audiences.The pop song was a vessel into which they poured feelings of grief and euphoria and everything in between. When they couldn't speak what they felt, they sang it. After the break-up of their group, they maintained a musical dialogue at a distance, in songs full of recrimination, regret, and affection.Ian Leslie traces the twists and turns of their relationship through the music it produced and offers rich insights into the nature of creativity, collaboration and human connection. Drawing on recently released footage and recordings, this is a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The fascinating history of St Stephen''s Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for over 700 years. Begun in 1292, the royal chapel of St Stephen was the crowning glory of the old palace of Westminster – a place of worship for kings and a showcase of the finest architecture, ritual and music the Plantagenets could muster. But in 1548, as the Protestant Reformation reached its height, St Stephen''s was given a new purpose as the House of Commons. Burned out in the great palace fire of 1834, the Commons chamber was then recreated on a remarkably similar medieval design, perpetuating a way of doing politics that is recognisable to this day.St Stephen''s has been part of many lives over the centuries, from the medieval masons who worked through the Black Death to complete the chapel, to the generations of MPs who locked horns in the Commons chamber. Threading together religion, politics, art, architecture and narrative history, John Cooper tells the story of the lost chapel, an iconic building that reflects the national transition from medieval divine-right monarchy to modern parliamentary democracy.

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The fascinating history of St Stephen''s Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for over 700 years. Begun in 1292, the royal chapel of St Stephen was the crowning glory of the old palace of Westminster – a place of worship for kings and a showcase of the finest architecture, ritual and music the Plantagenets could muster. But in 1548, as the Protestant Reformation reached its height, St Stephen''s was given a new purpose as the House of Commons. Burned out in the great palace fire of 1834, the Commons chamber was then recreated on a remarkably similar medieval design, perpetuating a way of doing politics that is recognisable to this day.St Stephen''s has been part of many lives over the centuries, from the medieval masons who worked through the Black Death to complete the chapel, to the generations of MPs who locked horns in the Commons chamber. Threading together religion, politics, art, architecture and narrative history, John Cooper tells the story of the lost chapel, an iconic building that reflects the national transition from medieval divine-right monarchy to modern parliamentary democracy.

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A provocative, critical take on the traditional narrative of US history—and a call to reimagine America's past. According to textbooks, the media, and politicians of all stripes, the story of the United States is one of steady progress toward a "more perfect union." In this narrative, ideals of liberty and freedom explain the Revolution and the Civil War and drove racial progress. Similarly, foreign policy, if marked by stumbles, has been largely well-intentioned. In seven pithy and provocative essays, historian Marc Egnal challenges this account. He argues that wealthy individuals who were set on economic and territorial expansion shaped the American narrative. The seven essays look at progress in the writing of history, the Revolution, the Civil War, violence, Vietnam, the women's movement, and the rise of Donald Trump. Egnal does not ignore protests and lofty ideals. Instead, he shows they were subordinate to the plans of the expansionists and to the racism that so often accompanied their designs. Accessible and engaging, Challenging the Myths of US History urges readers to question long-held assumptions and to look at the American past from a very different perspective.

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Eusebius''s account is the only surviving historical record of the Church during its crucial first 300 years. Bishop Eusebius, a learned scholar who lived most of his life in Caesarea in Palestine, broke new ground in writing the History and provided a model for all later ecclesiastical historians. In tracing the history of the Church from the time of Christ to the Great Persecution at the beginning of the fourth century, and ending with the conversion of the Emperor Constantine, his aim was to show the purity and continuity of the doctrinal tradition of Christianity and its struggle against persecutors and heretics.

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Do you want to know why Beckett has become a figure of such continuing influence and importance in the theatre? Are you studying his plays and looking for help with interpretation? Do you teach Beckett and need a reliable guide to his plays? A Faber Critical Guide to Samuel Beckett''s major work gives all this and more:An introduction to the distinctive features of the playwright''s workThe significance of the playwright in the context of modern theatreA detailed analysis of each of the classic plays: language, structure and characterfeatures of performanceselect bibliographyCompiled by experts in their field, for use in classroom, college or at home, Faber Critical Guides are the essential companions to the work of all leading dramatists.Also in this series: Faber Critical Guides to the major works of Sean O''Casey, Brian Friel, Harold Pinter and Tom Stoppard.

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The third edition of Writing History provides students and teachers with a comprehensive overview of how the study of history is informed by a broader intellectual and analytical framework, exploring the emergence and development of history as a discipline and the major theoretical developments that have informed historical writing. Instead of focusing on theory, this book offers succinct explanations of key concepts that illuminate the study of history and practical writing, and demonstrates the ways they have informed practical work. This fully revised new edition comprehensively rewrites and updates original chapters but also includes new features such as:- new chapters on postcolonial, environmental and transnational history;- chapter introductions setting them within the context of historiography;- a new substantive introduction from the editors, providing a useful road-map for students;- an expanded glossary.In its new incarnation Writing History is, more than ever, an invaluable introduction to the central debates that have shaped history.

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Clem Beckett was fourteen when he first rode a homemade motorcycle over the cobbled streets of his hometown. It was the start of a lifelong love affair with speed and machines. For Beckett, the motorbike was a means of escape from the uncertain future of Oldham’s stricken industries in the aftermath of the First World War. Beckett’s zest for life, his natural exuberance and determination to be a winner, overcame the disadvantages of a poor home bereft of a father. As a pioneering Dirt Track (speedway) rider he broke records galore, and as a volunteer in the Spanish Civil War he broke down class barriers. Whether as a tearaway teenager, an outspoken sportsman, or a member of the Communist Party, his life was characterized by broadsides of irreverence towards authority.To Beckett, the appeal of revolutionary politics was youthful rejection of ‘old fogey’ values and the dominating role of tweedy gentility in motorcycle sport. Reviving faded memories and anecdotes of his career as a pioneer speedway rider, this book traces Beckett’s extraordinary rise from blacksmith’s apprentice to superstar, in a new sport which typified the energy of the Roaring Twenties, and was characterized by risk-taking and serial injury. Ever the showman, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Five new short plays, including author commentaries, from female and non-binary writers of Irish heritage in response to Samuel Beckett.What does Irish heritage mean to members of the modern-day diaspora? Global playwrights Olwen Fouéré, Jennifer Barclay, FELISPEAKS, Nicola McCartney and Hannah Khalil make their mark with five unique pieces loosely inspired by seeds from the Beckett canon.Originally staged for the international Not Beckett festival 2024-25, a festival created by writers Hannah Khalil and Jennifer Barclay to expand on the idea of what Irishness looks and sounds like. Premiering in October 2024 at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre, the plays were then staged internationally with partners on the project: The Samuel Beckett Research Centre in Reading, the Irish Repertory Theatre in New York, Fishamble in Dublin in collaboration with the Lir Academy, and Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA, amongst others.Each short play provides an ideal vehicle for students and readers to further explore the artistic influence of Samuel Beckett’s work through a modern-day, multicultural lens. The collection is introduced by Dr Matthew McFrederick, Co-Director of the Beckett International Foundation at the University of Reading, who considers the plays in the anthology and their impact.duet by Olwen FouéréNever Apologize by Jennifer BarclayWAIT; by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Writing Material Culture History 2e examines the methodologies used in the historical study of material culture. Looking at archaeology, anthropology, art history and literary studies, the book provides students with a fundamental understanding of the relationship between artefacts and historical narratives. The book addresses the role of museums, the impact of the digital age and the representations of objects in public history, bringing together students and specialists from around the world. This new edition includes: A new substantive introduction from the editors, providing a useful roadmap for students and specialists. A more balanced and easy-to-use structure, including methodological chapters and ‘object in focus’ chapters consisting of case studies for classroom discussion. New chapters showing greater engagement with 20th-century material culture, non-European artefacts and the definitions and limits of material culture as a discipline. Offers global coverage and discussion of both the early modern and modern periods.Writing Material Culture History 2e is an essential tool for students seeking to understand the potential of objects to re-cast established historical narratives in new and exciting ways.

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In this follow up to the author's hugely popular History of Newcastle, John Grundy turns his attention to the vast and beguiling history of Northumberland. John traces the county's turbulent history with particular focus on the castles, mansions, houses and streets where people lived their lives and fought for survival.

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A Short History of Byzantium is renowned historian, and author of A History of Venice, John Julius Norwich''s classic history of Byzantium Constantine the Great moved the seat of Roman power to Constantinople in AD 330 and for eleven brutal, bloody centuries, the Byzantine Empire became a beacon of grand magnificence and depraved decadence . . .Here then are the centuries dominated by ferocious arguments over the nature of Christ and his Church. By knowledge, where scholars and scribes preserved the heritage of the ancient world. By emperors like Justinian the Great and Basil the Bulgar-Slayer - men pious, heroic or monstrous. By creativity, as art and architecture soared to new heights. In this abridgement of his celebrated trilogy, John Julius Norwich provides the definitive introduction to the savage, scintillating world of Byzantium.''Norwich has the gift of historical perspective, as well as clarity and wit. Few can tell a good story better than he'' Spectator''A real-life epic of love and war, accessible to anyone'' Independent on Sunday''Norwich tells a remarkable story with boundless zest. He offers character sketches of the appalling personages who infest his narrative . . . with the assurance of a Macauley or a Gibbon'' Daily TelegraphJohn ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This new collection brings together First Love, The Calamative, The End and The Expelled; these four novellas are among the first major works of Beckett's decision to use French as his language of literary composition. Rich in verbal and situational humour, they offer a fascinating insight into many of the issues which preoccupied Beckett all his working life. As the first novella reveals, nobody writes with quite such cruel and unnervingly clever wit as Beckett...

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Renowned historian, and author of A Short History of Byzantium, John Julius Norwich''s classic history of VeniceA History of Venice tells the story of this most remarkable of cities from its founding in the fifth century, through its unrivalled status for over a thousand years as one of the world''s busiest and most powerful city states, until its fall at the hands of Napoleon in 1797. Rich in fascinating historical detail, populated by extraordinary characters and packed with a wealth of incident and intrigue, this is a brilliant testament to a great city - and a great and gripping read.''Norwich has loved and understood Venice as well as any other Englishman has ever done'' Sunday Times''Will become the standard English work of Venetian history'' Financial Times''The standard Venetian history in English'' The Times''Norwich has the gift of historical perspective, as well as clarity and wit. Few can tell a good story better than he'' SpectatorJohn Julius Norwich was born in 1929. He was educated at Upper Canada College, Toronto, at Eton, at the University of Strasbourg and, after a spell of National Service in the Navy, at New College, Oxford, where he took a degree in French and Russian. In ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A stunning, clear-sighted history of ancient Egypt'' Sunday TimesThe extraordinary history of Ancient Egyptian civilization - from its earliest origins to the creation of its greatest monument - from specialist John RomerThis exceptional book draws on a lifetime of research and thought to recreate the previously untold story of how a civilization which began with handfuls of semi-itinerant fishermen settled, spread and created a rich, vivid, strange civilization that had its first culmination in the pharaoh Khufu building the Great Pyramid.The book immerses the reader in the fascinating world of archaeological evidence, the process by which this long vanished world has gradually re-emerged and the rapidly changing interpretations which these breathtaking but entirely enigmatic remains have been subjected to. Whether he is writing about the smallest necklace bead or the most elaborate royal tomb, John Romer conveys to the reader a remarkable sense of how to understand a people so like ourselves and yet in so many ways eerily different.

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Samuel Beckett is the greatest Irish novelist of the later twentieth century, and this trilogy of novels is his masterpiece -which makes it perhaps the outstanding literary work of our time. Because Beckett has a reputation for being difficult, even obscure, readers of the trilogy are bound to be struck not only by the verbal brilliance and inventiveness of the three novels, but also by their extraordinary humour which ranges from wit to broad comedy and even farce in a recognizably Irish way. Each story records an episode of human endurance in the face of metaphysical adversity with compassion and wisdom and each is a compelling narrative in itself in the great tradition of European fiction from Flaubert to Joyce.

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