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Set in a rich historical context, this unique guide offers insights into the subterranean realms explored by a 900-year-old gnome. It includes detailed descriptions of various environments, firsthand accounts, and ancient texts, providing a comprehensive resource for adventurers seeking lost knowledge. The translation by archivist Thanato Excorpus preserves the gnome's wisdom, which is further enhanced by cautionary advice against skepticism. The book also features engaging short stories that recount the gnome's remarkable encounters with mystical creatures and challenges faced in the hollow earth.

A new approach to the telling of legal history, devoid of jargon and replete with good stories, which will be of interest to anyone wishing to know more about the common law - the spinal cord of the English body politic.

Focusing on the evolution of incarceration, this book offers an engaging and informative journey through the history of imprisonment in the British Isles, spanning from Anglo-Saxon times to modern-day practices. It delves into the societal and legal changes that have shaped the penal system, providing insights into the cultural and historical context of punishment throughout the ages.

A new approach to the telling of legal history, devoid of jargon and replete with good stories, which will be of interest to anyone wishing to know more about the common law - the spinal cord of the English body politic.

Set against the backdrop of a brutal siege in 1571 Edinburgh, the story follows William Kirkcaldy as he defends the castle for the dethroned Queen Mary. With a steadfast group of allies, he resists the regents' attempts to reclaim power. In a desperate move, Regent James Douglas seeks help from England, leading to a climactic confrontation. The siege highlights the intense rivalry between Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I, culminating in the castle's downfall amid political turmoil and personal sacrifice.