Author: Iain Soden
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445619989
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The first major study of Ranulf de Blondeville, a name once recounted in the same breath as Robin Hood.
Ranulf de Blondeville
Author: Iain Soden
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445619989
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The first major study of Ranulf de Blondeville, a name once recounted in the same breath as Robin Hood.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445619989
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The first major study of Ranulf de Blondeville, a name once recounted in the same breath as Robin Hood.
Journal of the British Archaeological Association
Author: British Archaeological Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Includes proceedings of the Association, officers and council, list of associates, etc.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Includes proceedings of the Association, officers and council, list of associates, etc.
The Story of Warrington
Author: Bill Cooke
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1838594388
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
‘Bill Cooke is to be congratulated on his extensive and knowledgeable account of Warrington’s history.’ – Harry Wells, author of Medieval Warrington In 2015 Warrington was named by the Royal Society of Arts as the ‘least culturally alive town in England’. But was this a fair evaluation? In his new book, Bill Cooke offers a dramatic reexamination of the town. Looking back on its fascinating history dating back to the Romans, The Story of Warrington demonstrates an extensive and diverse cultural history. Should Warrington apologise for the person who supported Richard III against the Princes in the Tower? Why was Warrington thought of as the Athens of the North? What role did the town play in the Industrial Revolution and the slave trade? How did Warrington help win the Cold War? With insights into these questions and more, readers are presented with the other side of the argument and learn key facts about the history of this British town.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1838594388
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
‘Bill Cooke is to be congratulated on his extensive and knowledgeable account of Warrington’s history.’ – Harry Wells, author of Medieval Warrington In 2015 Warrington was named by the Royal Society of Arts as the ‘least culturally alive town in England’. But was this a fair evaluation? In his new book, Bill Cooke offers a dramatic reexamination of the town. Looking back on its fascinating history dating back to the Romans, The Story of Warrington demonstrates an extensive and diverse cultural history. Should Warrington apologise for the person who supported Richard III against the Princes in the Tower? Why was Warrington thought of as the Athens of the North? What role did the town play in the Industrial Revolution and the slave trade? How did Warrington help win the Cold War? With insights into these questions and more, readers are presented with the other side of the argument and learn key facts about the history of this British town.
An Earl for the Archeress
Author: E. Elizabeth Watson
Publisher: Entangled: Select Historical
ISBN: 1640631259
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Desperate for coin and knowing her skill is unmatched, Lady Mariel Crawford enters an archery contest—as a boy. But instead of winning, she ties with the intriguing, frustrating, and very handsome Earl of Huntington. Robert of Huntington seems like any other young philanderer and Mariel, fleeing a cruel father, trusts no man. Yet Robert proves to have a softer side that threatens her resolve to remain alone and unattached. Besting the young woman at a tourney is intriguing enough, when Robert realizes she is the daughter of the ruthless Beast of Ayr, his curiosity only deepens. Especially when he learns that Mariel’s father is conspiring with the Sheriff of Nottingham. Now Robert is compelled to protect Lady Mariel. Even if it means lying. Even if the only way to save her is by marrying her. And even if it means losing everything to guard the Scottish wildling who has pierced his heart. Each book in the Ladies of Scotland series is STANDALONE: * An Earl for the Archeress * The Maiden's Defender
Publisher: Entangled: Select Historical
ISBN: 1640631259
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Desperate for coin and knowing her skill is unmatched, Lady Mariel Crawford enters an archery contest—as a boy. But instead of winning, she ties with the intriguing, frustrating, and very handsome Earl of Huntington. Robert of Huntington seems like any other young philanderer and Mariel, fleeing a cruel father, trusts no man. Yet Robert proves to have a softer side that threatens her resolve to remain alone and unattached. Besting the young woman at a tourney is intriguing enough, when Robert realizes she is the daughter of the ruthless Beast of Ayr, his curiosity only deepens. Especially when he learns that Mariel’s father is conspiring with the Sheriff of Nottingham. Now Robert is compelled to protect Lady Mariel. Even if it means lying. Even if the only way to save her is by marrying her. And even if it means losing everything to guard the Scottish wildling who has pierced his heart. Each book in the Ladies of Scotland series is STANDALONE: * An Earl for the Archeress * The Maiden's Defender
The Journal of the British Archaeological Association
Treachery and Retribution
Author: Andrew Rawson
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1473876265
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This is the history of Englands turbulent times, told through the stories of the countrys nobility. The book begins with the Norman Conquest in 1066 and ends with the union of England and Scotland in 1707. The nobility fought wars against Scotland in the north and against France on the Continent. They conquered Ireland and Wales and then had to deal with the rebellions that followed.This is the story of their abduction plots and assassination attempts and the brutal retribution when the treachery failed. It recalls the barons rebellions and the peasant uprisings against the king. It also explains the reasons behind the family factions who fought for the crown, the most famous example being the War of the Roses. Also covered are the noble marriages arranged by the king to reward loyalty and maintain the balance of power. It tells of the children betrothed to marry, the failed marriages of convenience and the secret marriages for love.Learn how Henry VIII introduced new problems when he appointed himself head of the Church of England. Successive monarchs switched between the new church and the Catholic Church. Then there was the challenge to Charles Is rule in the Civil Wars.The story ends with the union of England and Scotland and the creation of Great Britain in 1707. It was also the end of the period of treachery and retribution which had plagued the English crown for nearly 650 years.
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1473876265
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This is the history of Englands turbulent times, told through the stories of the countrys nobility. The book begins with the Norman Conquest in 1066 and ends with the union of England and Scotland in 1707. The nobility fought wars against Scotland in the north and against France on the Continent. They conquered Ireland and Wales and then had to deal with the rebellions that followed.This is the story of their abduction plots and assassination attempts and the brutal retribution when the treachery failed. It recalls the barons rebellions and the peasant uprisings against the king. It also explains the reasons behind the family factions who fought for the crown, the most famous example being the War of the Roses. Also covered are the noble marriages arranged by the king to reward loyalty and maintain the balance of power. It tells of the children betrothed to marry, the failed marriages of convenience and the secret marriages for love.Learn how Henry VIII introduced new problems when he appointed himself head of the Church of England. Successive monarchs switched between the new church and the Catholic Church. Then there was the challenge to Charles Is rule in the Civil Wars.The story ends with the union of England and Scotland and the creation of Great Britain in 1707. It was also the end of the period of treachery and retribution which had plagued the English crown for nearly 650 years.
Reports and Papers Read at the Meetings of the Architectural Societies of the Archdeaconry of Northhampton, the Counties of York and Lincoln (etc.)
Reports and papers of the architectural and archaeological societies
Author: Associated Architectural Societies
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 588090590X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
Volume 7
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 588090590X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
Volume 7
The Pursuivant of Arms; Or, Heraldry Founded Upon Facts
Author: James Robinson Planché
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heraldry
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heraldry
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description