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'Neil Oliver writes beautifully - letting us see ourselves in a new
light.' - Professor Alice Roberts 'Oliver is an evocative
storyteller, vividly bringing his tales to life' BBC History
Magazine
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For longer than recorded history there have been tales of spirits
and of places where our hackles rise and our skin turns cold.
Bestselling historian Neil Oliver travels the British Isles on a
deliciously spine-chilling tour that spans several centuries and
explores more than 20 sites - castles, vicarages and towers, lonely
shorelines and forgotten battlefields - to unpick their stories..
Oliver invokes his family's history alongside that of kings and
queens past as he probes why our emotions and senses are heightened
in certain locations where the separation between dimensions seems
gossamer thin. Our landscape is riven with these places, creaking
from the weight of the secrets they hold, the echoes of tragedy and
dark deeds . From Inverness to Devon, Co Dublin to Norfolk,
Hauntings casts an enjoyably eerie glow with stories that, told
generation after generation, are inextricable from place - and
considers why they matter.
'Oliver is an evocative storyteller, vividly bringing his tales to
life' BBC History From Genghis Khan's domination on earth to
Armstrong's first steps on the moon, discover the 100 moments that
defined humanity and shaped our world forever. Neil Oliver takes us
on a whistle-stop tour around the world and through a million years
to give us this unique and invaluable grasp of how human history
pieces together. From the east to the west, north to south, these
100 moments act like stepping stones allowing us to make sense of
how these pivotal events have shaped the world we know today.
Including many moments readers will expect - from the advent of the
printing press to the birth of the internet - there are also
surprises, and with them, some remarkable, unforgettable stories
that give a whole new insight on our past. From the bestselling
author of The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places, this is
outstanding new history of how our world was made from 5000 BC to
the present. ********************* Praise for Neil Oliver 'Neil
Oliver writes beautifully - bringing the past to life and letting
us see ourselves in a new light.' - Professor Alice Roberts
'Brilliantly demonstrates Neil's mastery of the broad sweep of
British history and landscape.' - Dan Snow 'Highly-crafted...a
vivid, pungent history.' - TLS 'Compelling' - Daily Mail
In fifteenth-century Constantinople, Prince Constantine saves the
life of a broken-hearted girl. But the price of his valour is high.
John Grant is a young man on the edge of the world. His unique
abilities carry him from his home in Scotland to the heart of the
Byzantine Empire in search of a girl and the chance to fulfil a
death-bed promise. Lena has remained hidden from the men who have
been searching for her for many years. When she's hunted down, at
last she knows what she must do. With an army amassing beyond the
city's ancient walls, the fates of these three will intertwine. As
the Siege of Constantinople reaches its climax, each must make a
choice between head and heart, duty and destiny.
THE PERFECT READ FOR TROUBLED TIMES From the bestselling author of
The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places comes this inspiring
and beautifully written meditation on the wisdom inherited from our
ancestors. For all we have gained in the modern world, simple peace
of mind is hard to find. In a time that is increasingly fraught
with complexity and conflict, we are told that our wellbeing relies
on remaining as present as possible. But what if the key to being
present lies in the past? In Wisdom of the Ancients, Neil Oliver
takes us back in time, to grab hold of the ideas buried in
forgotten cultures and early civilizations. From Laetoli footprints
in Tanzania to Keralan rituals, stone circles and cave paintings,
Oliver takes us on a global journey through antiquity. A master
storyteller, drawing on immense knowledge of our ancient past, he
distils this wisdom into twelve messages that have endured the test
of time, and invites us to consider how these might apply to our
lives today. The result is powerful and inspirational, moving and
profound.
The dramatic story of Scotland - by charismatic television
historian, Neil Oliver. Scotland is one of the oldest countries in
the world with a vivid and diverse past. Yet the stories and
figures that dominate Scottish history - tales of failure,
submission, thwarted ambition and tragedy - often badly serve this
great nation, overshadowing the rich tapestry of her intricate
past. Historian Neil Oliver presents a compelling new portrait of
Scottish history, peppered with action, high drama and centuries of
turbulence that have helped to shape modern Scotland. Along the
way, he takes in iconic landmarks and historic architecture;
debunks myths surrounding Scotland's famous sons; recalls forgotten
battles; charts the growth of patriotism; and explores recent
political developments, capturing Scotland's sense of identity and
celebrating her place in the wider world.
"Everyone should have two copies - one for the car and one for the
house to plan journeys. . . a reminder to think more about the
places you pass and less about your route, because every British
journey is through rich history." (Edward Stourton) From much-loved
historian Neil Oliver, comes this beautifully written,
kaleidoscopic history of a place with a story like no other. The
British Isles, this archipelago of islands, is to Neil Oliver the
best place in the world. From north to south, east to west it
cradles astonishing beauty. The human story here is a million years
old, and counting. But the tolerant, easygoing peace we enjoy has
been hard won. We have made and known the best and worst of times.
We have been hero and villain and all else in between, and we have
learned some lessons. The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places
is Neil's very personal account of what makes these islands so
special, told through the places that have witnessed the unfolding
of our history. Beginning with footprints made in the sand by
humankind's earliest ancestors, he takes us via Romans and Vikings,
the flowering of religion, through civil war, industrial revolution
and two world wars. From windswept headlands to battlefields,
ancient trees to magnificent cathedrals, each of his destinations
is a place where, somehow, the spirit of the past seems to linger.
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The Vikings famously took no prisoners, relished cruel retribution,
and prided themselves on their blood-thirsty skills as warriors.
But their prowess in battle is only a small part of their story,
which stretches from their Scandinavian origins to America in the
west and as far as Baghdad in the east. As the Vikings did not
write their history, we have to discover it for ourselves, and that
discovery, as Neil Oliver reveals, tells an extraordinary story of
a people who, from the brink of destruction, reached a quarter of
the way around the globe and built an empire that lasted nearly 200
years. Drawing on the latest discoveries that have only recently
come to light, Neil Oliver goes on the trail of the real Vikings.
Where did they emerge from? How did they really live? And just what
drove them to embark on such extraordinary voyages of discovery
over 1000 years ago? VIKINGS will explore many of these questions
for the first time in an epic story of one of the world's great
empires of conquest.
Who were the first Britons, and what sort of world did they occupy?
In A History of Ancient Britain, much-loved historian Neil Oliver
turns a spotlight on the very beginnings of the story of Britain;
on the first people to occupy these islands and their battle for
survival. There has been human habitation in Britain, regularly
interrupted by Ice Ages, for the best part of a million years. The
last retreat of the glaciers 12,000 years ago brought a new and
warmer age and with it, one of the greatest tsunamis recorded on
Earth which struck the north-east of Britain, devastating the
population and flooding the low-lying plains of what is now the
North Sea. The resulting island became, in time, home to a diverse
range of cultures and peoples who have left behind them some of the
most extraordinary and enigmatic monuments in the world. Through
what is revealed by the artefacts of the past, Neil Oliver weaves
the epic story - half a million years of human history up to the
departure of the Roman Empire in the Fifth Century AD. It was a
period which accounts for more than ninety-nine per cent of
humankind's presence on these islands. It is the real story of
Britain and of her people.
If you are dreaming of owning your own home but the banks say "no,"
this guide can show you how to get the house you want. No theory.
No fluff. No lies. Just a steady stream of real stories about real
people, real numbers and step-by-step instructions you can put into
action immediately. Imagine how much easier things will be for you
when you know exactly what you need to do. This guide describes in
detail what to look for, how to protect your interests, what
questions to ask and the little-known, yet critical steps you need
to take on the homebuyer side of a rent to own transaction. While
the idea of "renting to own" a house has been around for decades,
this is the first official guide written specifically for
homebuyers considering rent to own as a path to homeownership. This
guide is ideal for anyone who wants to buy a home after a divorce,
bankruptcy or a recent immigration. As a how-to book, it examines
key principles and reveals lessons from real-world successes that
people across Canada, USA, Australia and UK can easily apply to
move into their dream home, build equity, and improve their credit.
Anyone can easily put this information to work and become a
homeowner sooner than they thought possible. This easy-read is
authored by two trusted experts on rent to own who are on a mission
to educate homebuyers and improve their experience and outcomes
with rent to own. Neil Oliver and Rachel Oliver have counseled over
500 families on how to succeed with rent to own. They spell out in
great detail why many people succeed with rent to own and why
others fail. This is the first official guide designed to enlighten
and empower people determined to own even when the banks say "no
way." An absolute must-read for anyone who wants to own a home but
can't qualify for a traditional mortgage today.
'Oliver is an evocative storyteller, vividly bringing his tales to
life' BBC History From Genghis Khan's domination on earth to
Armstrong's first steps on the moon, discover the 100 moments that
defined humanity and shaped our world forever. Neil Oliver takes us
on a whistle-stop tour around the world and through a million years
to give us this unique and invaluable grasp of how human history
pieces together. From the east to the west, north to south, these
100 moments act like stepping stones allowing us to make sense of
how these pivotal events have shaped the world we know today.
Including many moments readers will expect - from the advent of the
printing press to the birth of the internet - there are also
surprises, and with them, some remarkable, unforgettable stories
that give a whole new insight on our past. From the bestselling
author of The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places, this is
outstanding new history of how our world was made from 5000 BC to
the present. ********************* Praise for Neil Oliver 'Neil
Oliver writes beautifully - bringing the past to life and letting
us see ourselves in a new light.' - Professor Alice Roberts
'Brilliantly demonstrates Neil's mastery of the broad sweep of
British history and landscape.' - Dan Snow 'Highly-crafted...a
vivid, pungent history.' - TLS 'Compelling' - Daily Mail
Stories of heroism, exploration and sacrifice that will inspire
boys to be courageous, honorable and open to adventure
Tales of brave and selfless deeds used to be part of every boy's
education. We grew up sharing stories with our fathers, uncles and
grandfathers of how great men had lived their lives, met their
challenges, reached their goals and faced their deaths. Becoming a
man was about comradeship and standing by your friends whatever the
circumstances. And it meant that sometimes it was more important to
die a hero than live a coward's life.
"Amazing Tales for Making Men Out of Boys" is packed with
classic stories of courage and heroism from around the world,
including: D-Day and Omaha Beach; the Charge of the Light Brigade;
the Battle of Dien Bien Phu; the Siege of the Alamo; the
Moonwalkers and "Apollo 13"; the Flight of the Nez Perces; Josiah
Harlan and the Trouble with Afghanistan; the Demons of Camerone;
the Battle of Isandlwana; the Yangtze Incident; the Battle of
Trafalgar; Shackleton's Boat Journey; Scott of the Antarctic;
Thermopylae; the Revolutionary War Naval Battle of John Paul Jones
and the "Bonhomme Richard."
There are 37,780 First World War memorials in Britain, listing
names from all walks of life - estates, villages, places of work.
They stand as landmarks to a defining period in British history -
and yet one which is in danger of slipping away from popular
memory. NOT FORGOTTEN is a revealing look at the untold stories
that lie behind these lists of names - stories of the impact of
World War One on British society, the echoes of which can still be
felt today. More than a conflict overseas, it was the catalyst for
an extraordinary period of rapid and radical change to the social,
cultural and political fabric of the nation. Social restrictions on
women were revolutionised, from jobs and the vote to new freedoms
in dress, behaviour and sexuality. The class system was thrown into
disarray, both at home and on the front lines; roles were reversed
in family life for a large part of the population, through
bereavement, evacuation and children put to work in munitions
factories. And as the state took drastic measures to cope with this
turmoil, so the foundations were laid for the society in which we
live today.
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