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There are two major types of battlefield terrain in South Africa:
first the open plains and savannah lands of the Highveld, a land
where cavalry rules supreme. The second type is the thornbush of
the Eastern Cape, a setting more suited to skirmishing rather than
set-piece battles. Then, in KwaZulu-Natal, the two terrains merge
to create the country s most dramatic battlefield landscape and one
of the largest military graveyards in the world where the fates of
colonies, republics and kingdoms were decided.For more than two
centuries, from the late 1700s to the early 1900s, conflict, in one
form or another, swept across this countryside; its combatants as
diverse, hardy and tenacious as the land and its resources that
almost always was at the root of hostilities.In this groundbreaking
book, author and specialist battlefields guide, Nicki von der
Heyde, presents over 70 battles and skirmishes covering five wars
that shaped the course of South African history from the Frontier
Wars that started in 1779 to the Second-Anglo Boer War of 1899
1902, a bitter and costly confrontation triggered by the discovery
of the world s richest gold fields on the Witwatersrand.Detailed
accounts of the engagements, based on extensive research, are
provided, with special attention given to the terrain, key phases
and outcomes, and the combatants involved. Battle timelines
succinctly set out the passage of each campaign, while
international timelines catalogue concurrent events around the
world.More than 400 original documentary and contemporary
photographs and over 60 short features have been assembled to
provide a rich, enthralling and haunting account of these momentous
events. Detailed historical maps that include annotations have been
created for 16 high-profile engagements, while 10 regional maps
indicate the locations of the battle sites. Arranged in regional
order, with concise directions to each battle site and GPS
coordinates for main locations, the "Field Guide to South Africa s
Battlefields" is not only indispensable for professional and
amateur military historians, but is of great interest to general
readers, too if only as a reminder of the devastating human cost of
war and the value of exploring the past to make sense of the
present.It is beautifully illustrated with historical and
contemporary photographs and detailed battle and regional maps."
Explore the landscapes and places that inspired great art: find
peace in Monet's lily-filled garden oasis, climb Mount Fuji on a
printmaker's pilgrimage, sail with Gauguin to the South Pacific to
stretch your imagination, or contemplate light and the changing
seasons on Chelsea Embankment. Artistic Places is a stunningly
hand-illustrated, visionary guide for seekers of beauty, rare tales
and cultural riches. Find yourself instantly transported to the
places where great artists have sought refuge, found their
inspiration and changed the course of art history forever. Susie
Hodge, bestselling author and art historian, presents 25 famous and
forgotten artistic destinations around the world, and connects
these to the artists they inspired. In keeping with the Inspired
Traveller's Guide series design, each entry is accompanied by
specially commissioned illustrations from Amy Grimes which
perfectly evoke the wonders that first attracted the masters, while
Hodge delves into each location's curious history with insightful
stories both in and beyond the canon. So take a leaf out of your
favourite artist's sketchbook and discover the places they loved
best. Artists and locations include: J.A.M Whistler in London,
England John Constable in Suffolk, England Barbara Hepworth in St
Ives, England Paula Rego in Cascais and Estoril, Portugal Pablo
Picasso and Guernica, Spain Salvador Dali in Catalonia, Spain
Claude Monet in Giverny, France Vincent van Gogh in Arles, France
Rene Magritte in Brussels, Belgium Paul Klee in Bern, Switzerland
Michelangelo in Florence, Italy Canaletto in Venice, Italy Johannes
Vermeer in Delft, Netherlands Anni Albers in Dessau, Germany Caspar
David Friedrich in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Germany Gustav
Klimt and Lake Attersee, Austria Edvard Munch in Oslo, Norway Hilma
af Klint and Lake Malaren, Sweden Henri Matisse in Tangier, Morocco
Hokusai on Mount Fuji, Japan Paul Gauguin in Papeete and Papeari,
Tahiti Jean-Michel Basquiat in New York, USA Grant Wood in Iowa,
USA Georgia O'Keeffe in New Mexico, USA Frida Kahlo in Coyoacan,
Mexico Each book in the Inspired Traveller's Guides series offers
readers a fascinating, informative and charmingly illustrated guide
to must-visit destinations round the globe. Also from this series,
explore intriguing: Spiritual Places, Literary Places, Hidden
Places and Mystical Places.
"Art+ NYC" is anart-lover s guide to New York City that combines a
crash course in 20th- and 21st-centuryarthistory with in-depth bios
of nine celebrated New York City artists: Jackson Pollock, Andy
Warhol, Cindy Sherman, Yoko Ono, Mark Rothko, Jeff Koons, Donald
Judd, Roy Lichtenstein, and Robert Rauschenberg. Each segment is
written by a leading art writer from publications such as "Art in
America," "Flaunt," and the "New York Times." Filled with useful
information for both locals and tourists, "Art + NYC" includes
comprehensive neighborhood-by-neighborhood gallery and museum
listings, along with studios and other artsy places of interest. In
addition, sidebars include the hotels and restaurants that are
steeped with history artist hangouts, residences, and events of
infamy. Also included is an extensive index of paintings,
sculptures, and public art by New York City artists; detailed maps
for 13 neighborhoods; a Q&A with a curator, gallerist, or
artist for each NYC neighborhood; and a museum, gallery, and studio
directory."
100 Best Paintings in New York is an amalgam of commentary and
tourist guide leading to a greater understanding and appreciation
of thr paintings chosen. The descriptions draw attention to
fascinating details in each work and look at why, where or for what
occasion they were painted. A biographical chronology of each
artist accompanies the essays as well as a sample listing of works
by other contemporary painters. From Jan van Eyck to Mark Rothko;
from Diego Velazquez to Georgia O'Keefe, 100 Best Paintings in New
York covers the complete spectrum of masterpieces in New York's
great galleries.
Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the
record-breaking British Library exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime
collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and a team of
brilliant curators. As the spectacular show takes up residence at
the New York Historical Society from October 2018, this gorgeous
book - available in paperback for the first time - takes readers on
a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, from Astronomy and Potions
through to Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. Each chapter
showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library
and other collections around the world, beside exclusive
manuscripts, sketches and illustrations from the Harry Potter
archive. There's also a specially commissioned essay for each
subject area by an expert, writer or cultural commentator, inspired
by the contents of the exhibition - absorbing, insightful and
unexpected contributions from Steve Backshall, the Reverend Richard
Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger Highfield, Steve
Kloves, Lucy Mangan, Anna Pavord and Tim Peake, who offer a
personal perspective on their magical theme. Readers will be able
to pore over ancient spell books, amazing illuminated scrolls that
reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life, vials of dragon's blood,
mandrake roots, painted centaurs and a genuine witch's broomstick,
in a book that shows J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside
their cultural and historical forebears. This is the ultimate gift
for Harry Potter fans, curious minds, big imaginations,
bibliophiles and readers around the world who missed out on the
chance to see the exhibition in person.
A new edition of London's most original map. This
hand-watercoloured map contains individual paintings of all the
main sites and landmarks, shop-by-shop street maps, theatres and
cinemas, comprehensive travel information and index. This detailed
map of Central London is at a scale of 1:8,250 (7.5 inches to 1
mile). Coverage extends from Regent's Park in the north to
Battersea in the south, and from Kensington in the west to Tower
Bridge in the east. This attractive and fact-filled map would make
a lovely souvenir for the visitor to London. The map features: *
Railway stations, bus routes, London underground map, taxi ranks
and car parks * Shop-by-shop street maps for Oxford Street, Bond
Street, Covent Garden, Portobello Road, King's Road, Brompton
Cross, Exmouth Market, Beauchamp Place, St. Christopher's Place and
South Molton Street, Knightsbridge, Jermyn Street and Kensington *
London's theatres and cinemas * Places to eat, internet cafes and
good places for a picnic * An inset map of the City of London *
Comprehensive index * Historical and contemporary anecdotes Other
titles in the series: Discovering Edinburgh Discovering Dublin
Discovering Glasgow
Celebrating a "golden age" of travel, this new book retraces the
steps of a Grand Tour of South East Asia from the turn of the 20th
century to the present day. The Romance of the Grand Tour explores
the living heritage of 12 exotic port cities: from Rangoon
(Yangon), through the Straits Settlements of Penang, Malacca and
Singapore and the old Dutch East Indies cities of Batavia (Jakarta)
and Surabaya, via Bangkok to former Indochina at Saigon (Ho Chi
Minh City), Phnom Penh and Hanoi, through Manila to Hong Kong.
Drawing on archival images and accounts as well as present-day
photographs and illustrations, the book captures the romance and
excitement of these early Grand Tourists, while presenting
contemporary scenes and experiences for 21st-century travellers
determined to seek out the legacy of a bygone era.
Explore Scotland's most famous castle -- home to kings and queens,
the site of historic battles, and probably the best-known place in
Scotland. Published in partnership with history experts at
Edinburgh Castle and Historic Environment Scotland, this fun,
fact-packed book includes everything you need to know about the
castle's 1000-year history: -- Its most famous residents and
treasures -- Who attacked the castle, and who tried to defend it --
Its dank dungeons and the prisoners who tried to escape -- The
terrible battles and incredible sieges -- The secrets and the
mysteries Conveying fascinating facts through simple words and
loads of historically accurate illustrations, Edinburgh Castle for
Kids will appeal to a wide age range of young visitors from all
over the world. Each section includes a fun activity -- mazes,
doodling and colouring, spot the difference, untangle, search and
find and join the dots. With a mix of brilliant facts and enjoyable
activities, Edinburgh Castle for Kids is the ultimate guide for
kids to Scotland's most famous landmark -- whether you've visited
or not!
This visually stunning guide takes you on a journey to some of
London's most interesting, surprising and unique places. London is
packed with little-known treasures: remarkably preserved historical
houses, fascinating museums and galleries, unusual commercial and
industrial buildings and sumptuous interiors that are glimpsed only
on special occasions. A follow-up to the hugely successful Unseen
London and London Uncovered,London Explored is a unique London
guidebook that opens the doors to more than sixty of the capital's
most surprising and intriguing places. The locations include an
upmarket gun shop, a working bronze foundry, a secret underground
bunker, a lavish casino and a jewel-like chapel. Mark Daly's lively
commentary accompanies the stunning photography of Peter Dazeley.
From the lavish eighteenth-century private members' clubs of
Westminster and the grand magnificence of the Admiralty Arch,
through the city's wide array of cultural and historical museums,
to a look inside the lesser known sights like Tower Bridge
lifeboate station or Clapham's enormous abandonded underground bomb
shelter, this beautiful compendium delves into the history and
heritage of these places, offering a fascinating picture of one of
the world's great cities as it was and as it is today. Explore
London with this special guide to the city's secret and surprising
buildings. Describing the history and the character of each place,
the book uncovers a wealth of stories about an endlessly remarkable
world city with its own unique character. Praise for Peter Dazeley
and Mark Daly's previous book Unseen London: 'A thrilling tour
behind the closed doors of the capital city's buildings.' Daily
Telegraph 'Dazeley captures the atmosphere of each building to
perfection.' Daily Express 'Fascinating' Fabric magazine 'A joy'
Evening Standard
A small and nifty guide to the best free activities across London -
covering everything from architectural gems and panoramic views, to
green spaces, galleries and unique events. In a bustling and often
expensive metropolis, being able to make the most out of what this
city has to offer can sometimes be challenging. Free London takes
in the full breadth of experiences on offer, including
centuries-old traditions, the world's best art, hidden green spaces
and unexpected views of the city. See London from a new perspective
and start planning your next day out - for free. Perfect for
tourists, visitors and Londoners alike.
The BKB travel guide presents everything you need for your short
stay in Leipzig including information on attractive city quarters,
addresses for accommodation, shopping and of course entertainment.
Highlights includeThomaskirche, Johann-Sebastian-Bach, Gewandhaus
Orchestra, Auerbachs Keller, Altes Rathaus, Arcades shopping,
nightlife, Battle of the Nations Monument, Trade Fair Leipzig,
Nikolaikirche, Plagwitz and Leipziger Pfeffermuhle.
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