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The bloody history of Britain through the stories of its most
notorious traitors A History of Treason details British history
from 1352 to 1946, covering major historical moments in a
fascinating and innovative way, using the history of high treason
and deception as its theme. Appealing to a range of audiences, it
covers more than 650 years of momentous history through the use of
both famous and lesser known events which shaped Britain. Using
original documents and detailed research undertaken by The National
Archives' record specialists, it will cover moments in history
which led to fundamental changes in eras. It will also include
unique discoveries from these archives, uncovering mysteries and
stories of how dealing with treason have brought about the changes
which have influenced and shaped Britain throughout the centuries.
Among these are: the trial and execution of Anne Boleyn on the
orders of her husband, Henry VIII several major acts of sedition,
including the Gunpowder Plot and the revolution plotted in the Cato
Street conspiracy the evidence brought against Sir Roger Casement,
executed at Pentonville and his remains later exhumed and given a
state funeral in Ireland the trial and execution of the William
Joyce who, as 'Lord Haw-Haw', broadcast Nazi propaganda from Berlin
during the Second World War The book covers many stories that
explore the nature of treason and how the crown and state reacted
to it - from the introduction of the Treason Act in 1352 right
through to the twentieth century. Written by experts from among the
historians at the National Archives, the book is copiously
illustrated with images from the unrivalled collections of The
National Archives.
The bloody history of Britain through the stories of its most
notorious traitors A History of Treason details British history
from 1351 to 1945, covering major historical moments in a
fascinating and innovative way, using the history of high treason
and deception as its theme. Appealing to a range of audiences, it
covers over 750 years of momentous history through the use of both
famous and lesser known events which shaped Britain. Using original
documents and detailed research undertaken by TNA's record
specialists, it will cover moments in history which led to
fundamental changes in eras. It will also include unique
discoveries from TNA's archives, uncovering mysteries and stories
of how dealing with treason have brought about the changes which
have influenced and shaped Britain throughout the centuries. Among
these are: the trial and execution of Anne Boleyn on the orders of
her husband, Henry VIII several major acts of sedition, including
the Popish Gunpowder Plot and the revolution plotted in the Cato
Street conspiracy the evidence brought against the Irish patriot
Sir Roger Casement, executed at Pentonville and his remains later
exhumed and given a state funeral in Ireland the trial and
execution of the William Joyce who, as 'Lord Haw-Haw', broadcast
Nazi propaganda from Berlin during the Second World War The book
covers many stories that explore the nature of treason and how the
crown and state reacted to it - from the introduction of the
Treason Act in 1352 right through to the twentieth century. Written
by experts from among the historians at the National Archives, the
book is copiously copiously illustrated with images from TNA's
unrivalled collections.
For centuries, ships' commanders kept journals that recorded their
missions. These included voyages of discovery to unknown lands,
engagements in war and sea and general trade. Many of their logs,
diaries and letters were lodged at The National Archives and give a
vivid picture of the situations that they encountered. Entries
range from Captain James Cook's notes of his discovery of the South
Pacific and Australia, to logs of the great naval battles, such as
Trafalgar and the Battle of the Nile. From the ships that attempted
to stop piracy in the Caribbean, to the surgeons who recorded the
health of the men they tended and naturalists who noted the exotic
plants and animals they encountered, comes a fascinating picture of
life at sea, richly illustrated with maps, drawings and facsimile
documents found alongside the logs in the archives.
Our Documents is a collection of 100 documents that the staff of
the National Archives has judged most important to the development
of the United States. The entry for each document includes a short
introduction, a facsimile, and a transcript of the document.
Backmatter includes further reading, credits, and index. The book
is part of the much larger Our Documents initiative sponsored by
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), National
History Day, the Corporation for National and Community Service,
and the USA Freedom Corps.
Known as the official handbook of the federal government, this
annual resource provides comprehensive information on the agencies
of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as
quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the
United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees.
Each agency's description consists of a list of principal
officials; a summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in
the federal government; a brief history of the agency, including
its legislative or executive authority; and a description of
consumer activities, contracts and grants, employment, and
publications.
Spies claim that theirs is the second oldest profession. Secret
agents across time have had the same key tasks: looking and
listening, getting the information they need and smuggling it back
home. Over the course of human history, some amazingly complex and
imaginative tools have been created to help those working under the
cloak of supreme secrecy.
During the Second World War, British
undercover agents were the heroes behind the scenes, playing a
dangerous and sometimes deadly game - risking all to gather
intelligence about their enemies. What did these agents have in
their toolkits? What ingenious spy gadgets did they have up their
sleeves? What devious tricks did they deploy to avoid detection?
From the ingenious to the amusing, this highly visual book delves
into espionage files that were long held top secret, revealing
spycraft in action.
For over eight decades, The United States Government Manual has
been known as the official handbook of the federal government. This
annual resource provides comprehensive information on the agencies
of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as
quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the
United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees.
The Manual begins with reprints of the Declaration of Independence
and the U.S. Constitution. Each agency's description consists of a
list of principal officials heading major operating units; a
summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in the federal
government; a brief history of the agency, including its
legislative or executive authority; and a description of consumer
activities, contracts and grants, employment, and publications. The
United States Government Manual is published as a special edition
of the Federal Register. Its focus is on programs and activities.
Known as the official handbook of the federal government, this
annual resource provides comprehensive information on the agencies
of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as
quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the
United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees.
The Manual begins with reprints of the Declaration of Independence
and the U.S. Constitution. Each agency's description consists of a
list of principal officials heading major operating units; a
summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in the Federal
Government; a brief history of the agency, including its
legislative or executive authority; and a description of consumer
activities, contracts and grants, employment, and publications. The
Manual is published as a special edition of the Federal Register.
Its focus is on programs and activities.
Known as the official handbook of the federal government, this
annual resource provides comprehensive information on the agencies
of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as
quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the
United States participates, boards, commissions, and committees.
Each agency's description consists of a list of principal
officials; a summary statement of the agency's purpose and role in
the federal government; a brief history of the agency, including
its legislative or executive authority; and a description of
consumer activities, contracts and grants, employment, and
publications.
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