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Author: Clive Holland Publisher: R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh. ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
To those who know Warwickshire well it will be unnecessary to either sing its praises, as not only one of the most historic but also one of the most fascinating of middle–England shires, or to urge its claims for the consideration of those who love the fair, open country, winding roads, and pleasant hills and vales. This county, of whose beauty poets from almost time immemorial have sung, possesses an added interest beyond the romantic elements afforded by its history, its magnificent survivals of bygone ages in castles, manor–houses, churches, and other domestic buildings, in that it is the land of Shakespeare. Around this beautiful district of England still hangs some of the unfading glamour which comes from the association with it of great deeds and great names; from amongst the latter of which that of “the nation’s poet” stands out with undimmed lustre as the centuries pass away. The wealth of material which confronts both the writer and the artist who seeks to depict with pen and brush some of the most salient features of the county is so embarrassing that selection becomes a task of extreme difficulty. What to leave out presents itself as a most pressing problem, not easily solved; for, alas! space is not elastic; and even when the question is in a measure disposed of, it is still pregnant with regrets for the many beautiful things, historic places, scenes, and incidents which have had to be omitted for lack of space. To those who know the county only as one of England’s central shires, perhaps the book may give sufficient pleasure to induce them to visit the places described.
Author: Clive Holland Publisher: R. & R. Clark, Limited, Edinburgh. ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
To those who know Warwickshire well it will be unnecessary to either sing its praises, as not only one of the most historic but also one of the most fascinating of middle–England shires, or to urge its claims for the consideration of those who love the fair, open country, winding roads, and pleasant hills and vales. This county, of whose beauty poets from almost time immemorial have sung, possesses an added interest beyond the romantic elements afforded by its history, its magnificent survivals of bygone ages in castles, manor–houses, churches, and other domestic buildings, in that it is the land of Shakespeare. Around this beautiful district of England still hangs some of the unfading glamour which comes from the association with it of great deeds and great names; from amongst the latter of which that of “the nation’s poet” stands out with undimmed lustre as the centuries pass away. The wealth of material which confronts both the writer and the artist who seeks to depict with pen and brush some of the most salient features of the county is so embarrassing that selection becomes a task of extreme difficulty. What to leave out presents itself as a most pressing problem, not easily solved; for, alas! space is not elastic; and even when the question is in a measure disposed of, it is still pregnant with regrets for the many beautiful things, historic places, scenes, and incidents which have had to be omitted for lack of space. To those who know the county only as one of England’s central shires, perhaps the book may give sufficient pleasure to induce them to visit the places described.
Author: Clive Holland Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 212
Book Description
"Warwickshire: The Land of Shakespeare" is a book by Clive Holland that describes one of the most historic counties of the shires – Warwickshire. This book is centered on a region rich in the beauty of romantic elements, poems, and other incredible attributes. This book is a good read for all descendants and inhabitants of the modern Warwickshire country.
Author: Mark Turner Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited ISBN: 1398110388 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of Warwickshire’s most precious assets shows what makes it such a popular destination.
Author: S. C. Skillman Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited ISBN: 1398110949 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 169
Book Description
The beautiful county of Warwickshire is one of the most popular of English counties. Here is a collection of strange tales and local legends from the county.
Author: Ann Hughes Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9780521520157 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 416
Book Description
This book discusses the origins, impact and aftermath of the Civil War in Warwickshire, examining administration, religion and politics in their social context. The focus is mainly on the landed élite, but the importance of relationships between members of the élite and their social inferiors is also stressed. Early chapters discuss the economic and social character of Warwickshire; a middle section examines the onset of the Civil War in 1642; and finally there is a discussion of the economic impact of the war and the administrative, political and religious changes of the 1640s and 1650s, culminating in an assessment of the significance of the Restoration. Dr Hughes takes a critical approach to recent historiography, and challenges the concept of a 'county community'. The book is intended as a contribution to a general understanding of the Civil War, rather than as a study of one particular county.
Author: Lynne Williams Publisher: The History Press ISBN: 0750965444 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 213
Book Description
Warwickshire, home to William Shakespeare, Rupert Brooke and the legendary Lady Godiva, boasts a rich and engaging history. Revealed within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Warwickshire's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, battles and sieges, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, and its customs ancient and modern, including the 800-year-old Atherstone Ball Game which is still played every Shrove Tuesday. This quirky guide can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring attraction of the county. A remarkably enlightening little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
Author: Della Hooke Publisher: Boydell & Brewer ISBN: 9780851157436 Category : Anglo-Saxons Languages : en Pages : 164
Book Description
Without such handbook guides to the Anglo-Saxon countryside we should make far slower progress in understanding the people who inhabited it... Dr Hooke and her publisher are to be congratulated for making so much data available. MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY
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