Author: Thomas CostainPublisher:
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Languages : en
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The Pageant of England Vol. 2
Author: Thomas CostainThe Magnificent Century
Author: Thomas B. CostainPublisher: Doubleday
ISBN: 0307809560
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
The Magnificent Century, the second volume of Costain's A History of the Plantagenets, covers Henry III's long and turbulent reign, from 1216 to 1272. During his lifetime Henry was frequently unpopular, unreliable and inconsistent. Yet his reign saw spectacular advancement in the arts, sciences and theology, as well as in government. Despite all, it was truly a magnificent century. "Combines a love of the subject with factual history. . .a great story." —San Francisco Chronicle A History of the Plantagenets includes The Conquering Family, The Magnificent Century, The Three Edwards and The Last Plantagenets.
The Pageant of England. Vol. 4
Author: Thomas Bertram CostainThe Pageant of London, Volume 2
Author: Richard DaveyPublisher: Arkose Press
ISBN: 9781344677318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
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English Literature, Volume 2
Author: Louis A. LandaPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400877334
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
Two volumes containing the annual bibliographies of 18th century scholarship published in the Philological Quarterly. "An excellent aid to the student of 18th century literature."—Saturday Review. Volume 2, 1939-1950, includes consolidated index for both volumes. Originally published in 1952. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
The History of British Film (Volume 2)
Author: Rachael LowPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136205853
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
This set is one of the cornerstones of film scholarship, and one of the most important works on twentieth century British culture. Published between 1948 and 1985, the volumes document all aspects of film making in Britain from its origins in 1896 to 1939. Rachael Low pioneered the interpretation of films in their context, arguing that to understand films it was necessary to establish their context. Her seven volumes are an object lesson in meticulous research, lucid analysis and accessible style, and have become the benchmark in film history.
The Pageant of Medieval England
Author: Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455610082
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
The Great Exhibition Vol 2
Author: Geoffrey CantorPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000561674
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
The Great Exhibition of 1851 was the outstanding public event of the Victorian era. Housed in Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace, it presented a vast array of objects, technologies and works of art from around the world. The sources in this edition provide a depth of context for study into the Exhibition.
The Conquering Family
Author: Thomas B. CostainPublisher: Doubleday
ISBN: 0307809544
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Thomas B. Costain's four-volume history of the Plantagenets begins with THE CONQUERING FAMILY and the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066, closing with the reign of John in 1216. The troubled period after the Norman Conquest, when the foundations of government were hammered out between monarch and people, comes to life through Costain's storytelling skill and historical imagination.
The Conquerors: The Pageant of England
Author: Thomas B. CostainPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Conquerors: The Pageant of England" by Thomas B. Costain. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.