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When the Romans came to Britain in AD 43, they brought a new style
of domestic life, one that better-off Britons soon copied. This
informative guide looks at how villas were built, and at the
accommodation and daily life villa residents enjoyed - their living
rooms and bedrooms, kitchens and baths, gardens and courtyards,
furniture and food, and the servants and slaves who kept the villa
running. Illustrated with site photos from Roman villas around
Britain, archaeological treasures, and museum reconstructions of
villa interiors, this is a fascinating look at life in Roman
Britain before the Roman army left in AD 406 and the villa way of
life faded into history. Includes a list of places to visit.
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The Normans (Paperback)
Brian Williams, Brenda Williams
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R187
R142
Discovery Miles 1 420
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An illustrated guide to the Normans - the invaders of 1066 who
changed English life foreverThe 1066 Norman conquest of England,
led by William, Duke of Normandy ("the Conqueror"), was the single
greatest political change England has ever seen. The Normans
brought with them a new culture, which included law, architectural
style and methods, and leisure pursuits. The old aristocracy was
stripped of their assets and denounced, and in its place a new
French aristocracy began to run the country - even bringing their
language with them. The guide examines the impact the new Norman
rule had on the English way of life.Look out for more Pitkin Guides
on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
Through the novels of England's foremost woman writer, we explore
the Regency world at the time of the Napoleonic wars, its manners,
fashion and style, pastimes and entertainments. Jane Austen - loved
now by a huge audience, thanks partly to modern-day TV and film -
led a quiet, uneventful life - yet lived amid great events, in a
society viewed with remarkable wit and perception. Here are the
places Austen knew, visited and featured in her books: the settings
for balls, country strolls, holiday tours, carriage drives, walks,
picnics, rendezvous and revelations. The guide includes evocative
quotations, surprising facts and places to visit.
Ever since it came to the world's attention in the 17th century,
the world's most famous tapestry has been a source of never-ending
speculation. This book highlights the background of its
construction and the events of 1066 that it portrays. It details
warfare and weaponry, armour and costumes, depictions of everyday
life, houses and farming.
The Blitz was a defining moment of the Second World War when
civilians faced total war from the air with bombing raids over
Britain. This title brings back the effect of the chilling wail of
the air-raid siren followed by anxious, sleepless nights and
stories of bravery from ordinary people in extraordinary
situations. Well-illustrated with contemporary photographs, this
book explores the Blitz and its effect on places and people.
At the darkest moment of the year, when the nights seem endless and
the days very short, comes that most joyful of festivals. Christmas
is a truly magical season, bringing families and friends together
to share the much-loved customs and traditions that over the
centuries have come to surround this heart-warming and deeply
symbolic occasion. Each family has their own personal traditions,
and ways they celebrate the special day. Yet underneath the tinsel,
fairy lights and wrapping paper are many long-standing traditions
that we all know and love. Why do we drag a fir tree inside our
house and decorate it? How long Santa has been delivering gifts to
good children? What would Christmas be like without mince pies? We
owe a lot to the Victorians. They transformed the way Britain
celebrated Christmas in the 19th century and we continue with their
traditions today. In 1848 a British confectioner by the name of Tom
Smith came up with the idea of wrapping sweets inside a package
that snapped when pulled apart. It was the Victorians that really
centred Christmas round the family, with the eating of a Christmas
dinner together, giving gifts and playing games. All these things
have become central to a British Christmas Day.
The title is also available in English Ever since it came to the
world's attention in the 17th century, the world's most famous
tapestry has been a source of never-ending speculation. This book
highlights the background of its construction and the events of
1066 that it portrays. It details warfare and weaponry, armour and
costumes, depictions of everyday life, houses and farming
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Lin Yi's Lantern (Paperback)
Brenda Williams; Illustrated by Benjamin Lacombe
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R249
R202
Discovery Miles 2 020
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Meet Lin Yi - a little boy with a big heart and a talent for
bargaining. He wants to buy himself a red rabbit lantern at the
market for the moon festival tonight; but first, he must buy the
things his mother needs. Will he be able to save enough money on
his mother's needs to buy the lantern? This heartwarming story
shows the practical use of math in everyday life and the rewards of
putting others first. Features educational notes at the end about
the Chinese moon festival, life in rural China and the legend of
the moon fairy.
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Outdoor Opposites (Paperback)
Brenda Williams; Illustrated by Rachel Oldfield
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R282
R230
Discovery Miles 2 300
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Grab your backpack and head into the countryside for a camping
adventure full of contrasts! Little ones love to try out the
opposite actions as they sing and dance along. Enhanced CD includes
audio singalong and video animation.
This beautifully-presented book chronicles the coming and going of
these peoples, their kings, heroes and saints, and way of life.
Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British
history, heritage and travel.
`He seems perfection and I think that I have the prospect of very
great happiness before me...' Victoria in a letter of 15 October
1839 One of the greatest royal love matches of all time was that of
Queen Victoria and her consort, Prince Albert. The English
princess, born at Kensington Palace in 1819, and the German prince
were cousins, and first met when Victoria was 16. At their second
meeting in 1839 she, by now Queen Victoria, proposed to him and
they married the following year. Victoria and Albert's romance
marked a turning point for Britain's royal family, and to the queen
in particular love and marriage proved a source of strength and
comfort. The two young people were brought together, like so many
royal couples, by the scheming of matchmakers. The aftermath was
not always easy. Albert's adopted country remained wary of his
intelligence and seriousness, most people as unaware of his private
playfulness as they were of the contrasting aspects of Victoria's
own character. Victoria and Albert tells of a young couple's love:
how the two grew up, what they were like, how they first met. Love
deepened within their marriage, as they became partners in private
and in public, at home with their family and ever on duty as
sovereign and consort.
What constituted a secret or a scandal in times gone by? This
entertaining title in this new series gives an overview of the
times and attitudes to 'secrets', and what was meant by a
'scandal'. This book uncovers revelations of royal bedchambers,
courts, spies and plots, financial scandals, dynastic tangles, and
the exploits of both regal villains and so-called saints. From the
rule of absolutist kings to the more prudish Victorians, scandals
can be linked to many a royal personage with often dramatic impacts
on reigns and history. Exposing the secrets of both the private and
public lives of these past rulers, Royal Secrets and Scandals
guarantees to amuse and surprise.
Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the
longest-reigning monarch in British history, in this fascinating
kids' biography. At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth
succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling
book looks at Elizabeth's life, both as a public and private
figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in
the women's army during World War II, her coronation, her life as
Queen both at home and in the public eye, her death at Balmoral and
the events of her funeral. Learn how Elizabeth worked alongside 15
British prime ministers, met leaders from around the world, and
remained a stable presence as head of the British royal family. DK
Life Stories goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life
stories of history's most inspiring people. Full-colour photographs
and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative
text. Definition boxes, information sidebars, and inspiring quotes
add depth, while a handy reference section at the back makes DK
Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to
collect.
Explore the ocean homes of 23 marine animals in this narrative
nonfiction picture book, featuring 8 pages of fact-packed endnotes
about wildlife, oceans about the world, clean energy and ocean
conservation.
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Millie's Chickens (Paperback)
Brenda Williams; Illustrated by Valeria Cis
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R251
R205
Discovery Miles 2 050
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Tend Millie's backyard chickens from day to night in this rhyming
picturebook, which is right on trend and packed with STEM-friendly
science info.
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The Cabin (Paperback)
Brenda Williams
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R362
R297
Discovery Miles 2 970
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The Real Princess (Paperback)
Brenda Williams; Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
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R225
R185
Discovery Miles 1 850
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A classic with a twist, this number-crunching take on The Princess
and the Pea features not just one princess, but three, not to
mention four horses, five dogs, six grooms, seven gardeners, and
all kinds of chances for young mathematicians to put their adding
and subtracting to the test!
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