Jäger und Sammler, das dunkle Mittelalter, die Französische Revolution und Fall der Berliner Mauer - die Geschichte der Menschheit ist unglaublich spannend. Dieses Lexikon führt unterhaltsam durch 42.000 Jahre Weltgeschichte. Kindgerecht, übersichtlich und randvoll mit Informationen zum Schmökern und Nachschlagen. Ab 10 Jahren.
An Illustrated Guide To British Craftsmanship - And Where To See It
Crafts made in Britain by a variety of contributors
This reference brings to life every aspect of castles and castle life: why and how they were built, the weapons that were used in them, their social life in ordinary and extraordinary times, their provisioning, their maintenance and their changing role in a continually evolving political climate.
Detailing the major events of English and Scottish history, this book describes English events such as the Battle of Hastings, the Spanish Armada and the Civil War, alongside the private lives of each monarch. The parallel history of the Scottish monarchy is also detailed, from Kenneth MacAlpin in 843 to James VI in 1603, and events in Wales and Ireland are covered.
-Based on the original, classic book by Plantagenet Somerset Fry -The most comprehensive book of its kind -Full descriptions of all the important castles, along with fascinating accounts of sieges, battles, and personalities From the glory days of European history comes this riveting and classic guide to Britain and Ireland's most famous castles. The scene for some of Europe's greatest historical events--battles, sieges, executions, negotiations, kidnappings, and betrayals--castles today are fascinating and romantic places to visit. This edition of the classic work Castles has been completely revised and redesigned with hundreds of stunning color photographs and illustrations. The most comprehensive book of its kind, the guide provides complete descriptions of influential castles--including Windsor, Carreg Cennen, Hermitage, and Blarney--along with the stories that still echo through their halls.
Profiles of 270 British men and women whose significant contributions to their country were also important to the general welfare and advancement of mankind.
Alba Iulia Cathedral, St. Sophia's Cathedral (Istanbul), St. Sophia's (Kiev), St. Isaac's Cathedral (Leningrad), St. Basil's Cathedral (Moscow), Cathedral of the Assumption (Vladimir), Cathedral of St. John the Devine (New York), St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York), Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul (Wahington Cathedral), Grace Cathedral (San Francisco), Mexico Cathedral, Brasilia Cathedral, Cuzco Cathedral (Peru).
