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Author : Sarah Kilby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781406376883
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (768 download)
Download or read book Terrible, True Tales from the Tower of London written by Sarah Kilby and published by . This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Daniel Diehl
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752473786
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)
Download or read book Tales from the Tower of London written by Daniel Diehl and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the building itself, told through the stories of the people, royal and common, good and bad, heroes and villains, who lived and died there. This book presents a microcosm of human experience, from love and death to greed and betrayal, all played out against romantic period settings ranging from medieval knights to the days of World War Two.
Author : Nigel Jones
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1250018145
Total Pages : 665 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Tower written by Nigel Jones and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dazzling history of the Tower of London, one of the world's busiest tourist attractions, and the people who populated it. Castle, royal palace, prison, torture chamber, execution site, zoo, mint, home to the crown jewels, armory, record office, observatory, and the most visited tourist attraction in the UK: The Tower of London has been all these things and more. No building in Britain has been more intimately involved in the island's story than this mighty, brooding stronghold in the very heart of the capital, a place which has stood at the epicenter of dramatic, bloody and frequently cruel events for almost a thousand years. Now historian Nigel Jones sets this dramatic story firmly in the context of national—and international—events. In a gripping account drawn from primary sources and lavishly illustrated with sixteen pages of stunning photographs, he captures the Tower in its many changing moods and its many diverse functions. Here, for the first time, is a thematic portrayal of the Tower of london not just as an ancient structure, but as a living symbol of the nation of Great Britain.
Author : G. Abbott
Publisher : David & Charles
ISBN 13 : 1446358429
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (463 download)
Download or read book Ghosts of the Tower of London written by G. Abbott and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of haunting from one of the world’s most terrifying landmarks. The Tower of London’s most horrific tragedies are well known; the gruesome deaths of the two boy princes in the Bloody Tower, Anne Boleyn’s execution, the Jesuit priests and heretics who suffered the agonies of the rack and thumbscrew. Is it any wonder, then, that there are frequent reports of bloodcurdling screams and moans, of unexplained footsteps and ghostly headless figures? Here, recorded for the first time, is an account for all to read—but preferably not at night—when you only think you are alone! Ghosts of the Tower of London is part of The Paranormal, a series that resurrects rare titles, classic publications, and out-of-print texts, as well as publishes new supernatural and otherworldly ebooks for the digital age. The series includes a range of paranormal subjects from angels, fairies, and UFOs to near-death experiences, vampires, ghosts, and witchcraft.
Author : Christopher Skaife
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 1443455946
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (434 download)
Download or read book The Ravenmaster written by Christopher Skaife and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, the Tower of London has been home to a group of famous avian residents: the ravens. Each year they are seen by millions of visitors, and they have become as integral a part of the Tower as its ancient stones. But their role is even more important than that—legend has it that if the ravens should ever leave, the Tower will crumble into dust and great harm will befall the kingdom. The responsibility for ensuring that such a disaster never comes to pass falls to one man: the Ravenmaster. The current holder of the position is Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife, and in this fascinating, entertaining and touching book he memorably describes the ravens’ formidable intelligence, their idiosyncrasies and their occasionally wicked sense of humour. The Ravenmaster is a compelling, inspiring and irreverent story that will delight and surprise anyone with an interest in British history or animal behaviour.
Author : Terry Deary
Publisher : 케이론교육
ISBN 13 : 9781407103471
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)
Download or read book Tower of Terror written by Terry Deary and published by 케이론교육. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simon Tuttle and his Pa are tricksters struggling to make a living on the Tudor streets. When disaster strikes Simon must fend for himself, even if it means committing treason. But can he pull off his Pa's carefully concocted plan and should he trust his mysterious new accomplice?
Author : Daniel Diehl
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752473786
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)
Download or read book Tales from the Tower of London written by Daniel Diehl and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brooding grey walls of the Tower of London circumscribe one of the most recognisable buildings on the planet. Over its thousand-year history the Tower stood as a symbol of the English monarchy and served as both a palace and a prison. It is a place where court intrigues, clandestine liaisons, unimaginable tortures and grisly executions took place with frightening regularity. Tales from the Tower of London is the factual history of the great building itself told through the true stories of the people, royal and common, good and bad, heroes and villains, who lived and died there. Including characters such as William the Conqueror, the Princes in the Tower, Jane Grey, Guy Fawkes, Colonel Blood and Rudolf Hess, the broad range of stories encompassed in Tales from the Tower of London present a microcosm of all human experience, from love and death to greed and betrayal, all played out against romantic period settings ranging from medieval knights in shining armour to the darkest days of World War II. Anyone who loves history and adventure will find Tales from the Tower of London a classic page turner.
Author : Robert Lacey
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0759511616
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (595 download)
Download or read book Great Tales from English History written by Robert Lacey and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2004-06-03 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With insight, humor and fascinating detail, Lacey brings brilliantly to life the stories that made England -- from Ethelred the Unready to Richard the Lionheart, the Venerable Bede to Piers the Ploughman. The greatest historians are vivid storytellers, Robert Lacey reminds us, and in Great Tales from English History, he proves his place among them, illuminating in unforgettable detail the characters and events that shaped a nation. In this volume, Lacey limns the most important period in England's past, highlighting the spread of the English language, the rejection of both a religion and a traditional view of kingly authority, and an unstoppable movement toward intellectual and political freedom from 1387 to 1689. Opening with Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and culminating in William and Mary's "Glorious Revolution," Lacey revisits some of the truly classic stories of English history: the Battle of Agincourt, where Henry V's skilled archers defeated a French army three times as large; the tragic tale of the two young princes locked in the Tower of London (and almost certainly murdered) by their usurping uncle, Richard III; Henry VIII's schismatic divorce, not just from his wife but from the authority of the Catholic Church; "Bloody Mary" and the burning of religious dissidents; Sir Francis Drake's dramatic, if questionable, part in the defeat of the Spanish Armada; and the terrible and transformative Great Fire of London, to name but a few. Here Anglophiles will find their favorite English kings and queens, villains and victims, authors and architects - from Richard II to Anne Boleyn, the Virgin Queen to Oliver Cromwell, Samuel Pepys to Christopher Wren, and many more. Continuing the "eminently readable, highly enjoyable" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) history he began in volume I of Great Tales from English History, Robert Lacey has drawn on the most up-to-date research to present a taut and riveting narrative, breathing life into the most pivotal characters and exciting landmarks in England's history.
Author : Mike Lowery
Publisher : Scholastic UK
ISBN 13 : 1407198572
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (71 download)
Download or read book Mac Undercover (Mac B, Kid Spy #1) written by Mike Lowery and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the esteemed New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett comes a thrilling, hilarious fully-illustrated new spy adventure series! Before Mac Barnett was an author, he was a kid. And while he was a kid, he was a spy. Not just any spy. But a spy...for the Queen of England. James Bond meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this groundbreaking fully-illustrated chapter book series Mac B., Kid Spy. The precious Crown Jewels have been stolen, and there's only one person who can help the Queen of England: her newest secret agent, Mac B. Mac travels around the globe in search of the stolen treasure...but will he find it in time? From secret identities to Karate hijinks, this fast-paced, witty and historically inspired chapter book will keep readers guessing until the very last page. With full-color illustrations and fascinating historical facts masterfully sprinkled throughout, this series offers adventure, intrigue, absurdity, history and humor. Discover this totally smart and side-splittingly funny new series, and experience what it's really like to be a kid spy.
Author : Terry Deary
Publisher : Scholastic Australia
ISBN 13 : 1760270024
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Horrible Histories: England written by Terry Deary and published by Scholastic Australia. This book was released on 2009-04-05 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers can discover all the foul facts about England, including which monk tried to pinch the devil’s nose with a pair of tongs, why some people in the Middle Ages ate dove droppings and which English king was accused of being a werewolf. With a bold look these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Author : Terry Deary
Publisher : Scholastic UK
ISBN 13 : 1407129457
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (71 download)
Download or read book Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors written by Terry Deary and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2011-11-03 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you like your history horrifying? Then the Terrifying Tudors will tantalise you! Shudder at the mad Tudor monarchs and their suffering subjects, who were always losing their heads. Discover what Tudors did in the good times and the gory times, from their great goose fairs and foul festivals to the terrible tricks of their ruthless royal family.
Author : Janet B. Pascal
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1524786071
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)
Download or read book Where Is the Tower of London? written by Janet B. Pascal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets! The Tower of London draws more than 2 million visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young princes in the time of King Richard III were never again heard from after entering the castle, and two of King Henry VIII's wives were held captive here. Author Janet B. Pascal brings to life one of the most fascinating landmarks in the world.
Author : Edward Impey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781858941066
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (41 download)
Download or read book The Tower of London written by Edward Impey and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the Tower's grand history with beautiful illustrations.
Author : Chris Cleave
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451618492
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)
Download or read book Incendiary written by Chris Cleave and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tragicomic open letter to Osama Bin Laden from a young London woman whose husband and son are killed in a terrorist attack on a soccer stadium.
Author : Elizabeth Newbery
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781873993408
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (934 download)
Download or read book Tower Power written by Elizabeth Newbery and published by . This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Historic Royal Palaces
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781406387940
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (879 download)
Download or read book Pop-Up Palace Pets written by Historic Royal Palaces and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun pop-up celebration of royal animals through the ages, packed full of facts, flaps and surprising stories - the perfect gift for animal lovers and history fans of all ages! Dogs, cats, monkeys and rats - there's something for everyone in this fascinating pop-up history of royal animals. From the Royal Menagerie of the 1200s to Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, this beautifully illustrated interactive book is packed with fun facts and sensational stories. Did you know that William III died after an unfortunate meeting with a mischievous mole? And that Queen Victoria used to dress her dog, Dash up in a scarlet jacket and blue trousers? Published in conjunction with Historic Royal Palaces, this is a book to treasure for royal enthusiasts, animal fans and history lovers everywhere. Book Features: " Published in association with Historic Royal Palaces, in consultation with their experts. " An ideal gift format perfect for displays and windows - a brilliant souvenir. " With five fact-packed pop-up spreads, this follows on from previous titles Pop-Up Kings and Queens and Pop-Up Crown Jewels.
Author : John LeFevre
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 0802192084
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Straight to Hell written by John LeFevre and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious New York Times bestseller “sharply observes the lives of globe-trotting, overindulging investment bankers” (Entertainment Weekly). “Some chick asked me what I would do with 10 million bucks. I told her I’d wonder where the rest of my money went.” —@GSElevator For three years, the notorious @GSElevator Twitter feed offered a hilarious, shamelessly voyeuristic look into the real world of international finance. Hundreds of thousands followed the account, Goldman Sachs launched an internal investigation, and when the true identity of the man behind it all was revealed, it created a national media sensation—but that’s only part of the story. Where @GSElevator captured the essence of the banking elite with curated jokes and submissions overheard by readers, Straight to Hell adds John LeFevre’s own story—an unapologetic and darkly funny account of a career as a globe-conquering investment banker spanning New York, London, and Hong Kong. Straight to Hell pulls back the curtain on a world that is both hated and envied, taking readers from the trading floors and roadshows to private planes and after-hours overindulgence. Full of shocking lawlessness, boyish antics, and win-at-all-costs schemes, this is the definitive take on the deviant, dysfunctional, and absolutely excessive world of finance. “Shocking and sordid—and so much fun.” —Daily News (New York) “LeFevre’s workplace anecdotes include tales of nastiness, sabotage, favoritism, sexism, racism, expense-account padding, and legally questionable collusion.” —The New Yorker
