Following the overthrow of the absolutist monarchy in France in 1789, European history was punctuated by political upheavals until in 1848 the continent was swept by revolutionary fervour. Britain alone of the major western powers seemed exempt. This text examines this apparent difference.
Fully revised and updated, the third edition of this deservedly popular history book incorporates new currents in historical writing on matters such as the language of class, the position of women, and the revolution worked by the Internet and mobile technologies.
Key themes in British, European, and World history are explored in this renowned series, featuring concise volumes enriched with primary materials, bibliographies, and indexes. Expert authors contribute to a survey of contemporary historical interpretations, enhancing the scholarly value of each book. The series is undergoing significant renewal and expansion, with new titles and editions being released in a larger, more accessible format, alongside a fresh page design for existing works. Maps, chronologies, and glossaries enhance the reader's understanding.
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland have charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of this ancient landscape's unique appeal.
Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from shingle beaches and rugged coastlines to national parks and coastal ports, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.
Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from Norman castles and country parks to rugged coastlines and historic architecture, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.
Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from freshwater lochs and wooded glens to majestic mountains, granite cities and medieval castles, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for yourcolouring pencils.
Featuring famous London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the London Eye as well as beautiful scenes of London life, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.
Featuring a range of picturesque vistas, from the historic villages of Adare and Claddagh to the bustling streets of Dublin and Belfast, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.
The Victorians gave us many of the Christmas traditions we enjoy today, from putting up Christmas trees to pulling crackers. This handy, pocket-sized colouring book embodies these customs in 45 unique illustrations. Colour in Victorian fireplaces adorned with stockings, St Nicholas with his sack full of presents, and scenes from the nativity.