The first comprehensive, one-volume account of the maritime history of the British Isles from the early Middle Ages to the dawn of the 21st century. Ian Friel defines 'maritime history' broadly to encompass naval developments, sea trade, exploration and colonisation, fishing, social history, the technology of shipbuilding and a host of other themes related to the ways in which maritime activity has affected the history of Britain. Conversely, he examines the ways in which British seafaring enterprise has affected the world, for good and ill
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Henry Hoakes has gone missing and Hoakes Island Amusement Park is in grave danger. This notebook, a hastily assembled collection of journal entries, notes, puzzles, and clues, is the only key to find out what's happened to Henry and stop the dastardly developers who want to knock down the park. Solve the puzzles and discover keys and clues as you travel around the island on a quest to rescue Rita the anteater, Granville the gorilla, and the rest of the talking animals who live there. It's a race against time that only a puzzle master can win!This ingenious and immersive puzzle adventure comes with a fold-out map of Hoakes Island and a special red lens that you must use to discover secret messages and clues. Can you solve the mystery and save Hoakes Island? We're counting on you!
Henry V's Navy
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Agincourt is amongst the greatest victories in British history. Henry V's Navy is about the men, ships and technology that got him there
The sea has played an important part in shaping Britain's identity, and the country has long needed to look outwards, not inwards, for its trade and security.
Britain and the Ocean Road
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The sea has played an important part in shaping Britain's identity, and the country has long needed to look outwards, not inwards, for its trade and security.
Te voilà ! Je m'appelle Rita et nous avons besoin de toi ! Armand Songes a disparu et le célèbre parc d'attractions de l'île des Songes est en danger. Au début, nous étions affolés, mais nous avons vite élaboré ce que j'appelle le "Plan Rita". Armand ne nous a laissé que ce carnet rempli d'énigmes. Nous n'y comprenons pas grand-chose pour l'instant mais on compte sur toi pour nous aider. Allez, en route pour l'aventure. Le destin de l'île des songes dépend de toi ! (Payot)