Paul Barker Bücher

Die Romane und Gedichte der Schwestern Brontë haben seit anderthalb Jahrhunderten einen festen Platz in der englischen Literatur. Das vorliegende Buch entführt den Leser in die Welt, in und aus der sie entstanden sind. Es lädt ein zu einer Spurensuche besonderer Art. Wie sieht zum Beispiel die Landschaft aus, die Emily Brontë so eindringlich in Wuthering Heights schildert? Welchen herrschaftlichen Landsitz mag Charlotte Brontë vor Augen gehabt haben, als sie in Jane Eyre Thornfild Hall beschrieb? Gibt es dafür überhaupt ein reales Vorbild? Und nicht zuletzt: In welcher Umgebung haben die Brontës gelebt? Wie war beziehungsweise ist ihre relative enge Welt geschaffen? Solchen und ähnlichen Fragen geht James Birdsall in den Kommentaren nach, die er Paul Barkers stimmungsvollen wie nuancenreichen Farbphotographien an die Seite stellt.

The striking panoramic photographs in this book capture the fifteen bestloved and most compelling vistas in England, Scotland, and Wales. Britain has some of the world's most dramatic and varied landscapes, from the perpendicular thrills of the Scottish Highlands to the improbable, gravity-defying tricks of the Norfolk Broads. These plus a baker's dozen of other breathtaking sites provide a true visual delight.Along with maps that pinpoint each locale and instructions on how to get there, Richard Girling's fascinating text acquaints us with the history and lore of each landscape on view.

Professor Clive Aslet, chairman of the Lutyens Trust, reveals the journey behind the buildings designed by Lutyens. This book digs deep into the archives, showcasing both Aslet's knowledge and unseen artwork and stories. Was Sir Edwin Lutyens Britain's Greatest Architect?

The fascinating story of the evolution of the country house in Britain, from its Roman precursors to the present

Salonika in 1916 has become suddenly Greek. Nominally neutral, it is filled with French, British and Serbian soldiers defending it against the Austro- German and Bulgarian forces to the north. In a city seething with intrigue, cafe society continues unperturbed and the native inhabitants make from the soldiers what money they can.

Witty and knowledgeable, this is a brilliant celebration of everything that comes with the role of being a dad.

An irresistible and charming celebration of the places, buildings and landscapes that underpin British identity.

The fascinating story of the evolution of the country house in Britain, from its Roman precursors to the present

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