Charles Phillips Bücher
1. Jänner 1962
Charles Phillips ist ein etablierter Autor populärhistorischer Werke, dessen Schriften sich intensiv mit der reichen Mythologie und Geschichte der großen Maya- und Aztekenzivilisationen auseinandersetzen. Seine Werke bieten den Lesern eine fesselnde Reise in diese alten Welten, angetrieben von einem ausgeprägten Interesse an ihren komplexen Gesellschaften. Phillips nähert sich historischen Themen mit akademischer Strenge, besitzt jedoch die bemerkenswerte Fähigkeit, die Vergangenheit zugänglich und ansprechend zu gestalten. Sein Talent, umfangreiche Forschung mit packenden Erzählungen zu verbinden, macht ihn zu einer herausragenden Stimme für Geschichtsinteressierte.
Auch für Schüler geeigneter Bildband, der das Rittertum mit allen seinen Facetten wie Minne, Kreuzzüge, Burgen, Rüstungen, Turniere und Ritterorden umreisst. Mit kurzen Kapiteln zu berühmten Rittern, wie Richard Löwenherz, Harry Hotspur ...
These brain-training puzzles have been designed to help the reader think in new ways, with scenarios and tips specifically aimed at professionals who want to improve their skills in the business world.
Knights and the Golden Age of Chivalry, The Illustrated History of
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Medieval knights, their origins, status, training, military exploits and adventures, sumptuously illustrated throughout.
Explore the lives of the most influential people in history, from the dawn of civilization to the present day. History is made by the people who were there, and this book looks at the lives of 500 remarkable people who have shaped the story of humanity. This meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated book takes you from the philosophers of ancient Greece to the bold activists of the present day, charting the lives of major figures from around the world along the way. Chosen for their significant impact on global history, here are short and compelling biographies of the political and religious leaders, artists, inventors, scientists, entertainers, and campaigners whose achievements have stood the test of time. A History of the World in 500 People introduces you to the influencers of our civilization.
Stately Houses, Palaces and Castles of Georgian, Victorian and Modern Britain
- 96 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
Spanning the years from 1714 to the start of the twenty-first century, this book includes the period?s finest examples of British architecture. An in- depth guide to the history of every house features information on its design, construction and the stories of its best-known inhabitants, as well as profiles of celebrated architects.
An unparalleled visual account of the world of the cradles, a movement that re-established trade between the East and the West, had a lasting impact on the social structure of medieval Europe, and bought Arabic learning to the wider world. číst celé
It describes the change from a rural market town in the mid-nineteenth century to a dormitory town for London after the coming of the railway in 1889. Author Charles Phillips brings the story right up to date, and his book is an ideal introduction for all the town's residents, as well as anyone interested in the history of Essex.
