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Portrays Elizabeth I's turbulent life and times and the
achievements of the talented men of the time, among them Sir
Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh and William Shakespeare. Look out
for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history,
heritage and travel.
For more than 1,000 years the English have been making gardens -
ten centuries successfully combating the forces of nature, amidst
an erratic, unpredictable climate, and in the wake of four
successive ice-ages which destroyed all but the hardiest native
plants. The unfolding story of our gardens closely follows the
development of the nation, most particularly its magnificent
architecture, providing dazzling contribution to England's cultural
heritage and fascinating insight into profound social changes over
the centuries. Some English gardens remain in an historic time
warp, whilst a number of the larger ones demonstrate a complete
history of gardens within their own boundaries. This book selects
just some of the country's numerous outstanding gardens, and key
areas within them, to portray the colourful progress of the English
garden from its origins to the present day.
Branded one of the greatest villains of all time, the name Guy
Fawkes is synonymous with a spectacular crime that never was - the
Gunpowder Plot. But who was this young man, caught up in a world of
intrigue, treachery, betrayal, spies, double agents and informers?
Why did he become involved in this plan to bring down the
government and monarchy? Who were his fellow conspirators? And who
was really responsible for orchestrating this would-be act of
treason? Unravel these mysteries, discover why the scheme failed
and the eventual fate of the doomed plotters in this informative
and finely illustrated Pitkin Guide.
Capability Brown was a man made for his time. Read about his life
and work in this absorbing biography.
Dramatic incidents such as the Great Fire of London, the Black
Death and the Gunpowder Plot have always captured the imagination.
Equally fascinating are the causes and long-term effects on the
lives of ordinary people caught up in the consequences of
extraordinary events. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very
best of British history, heritage and travel.
Part of the Pitkin History of Britain series (linked to key stages
3 and 4 of the National Curriculum), this book draws on eye-witness
accounts and contemporary documents to bring alive the
personalities and events of the time. It also takes a fresh look at
this glorious period. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very
best of British history, heritage and travel, specially further
titles in this series.
Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British
history, heritage and travel, specially other titles in the Pitkin
History of Britain series. Suitable for Key Stages 3 and 4 of the
National Curriculum. More titles in the History of Britain Series
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