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London's Hidden Secrets
Second volume of our best-selling series, London's Hidden Secrets. Most of the entries are 'unique' and not covered in other books. Contains more photos and information than …
Lost Letters of Medieval Life
Everyday life in early thirteenth-century England is revealed in vivid detail in this riveting collection of correspondence of people from all classes, from peasants and …
Leases for Lives
Many historians of insurance have commented on the disconnect between the rise of English life insurance companies in the early eighteenth century and the mathematics behind the …
Brewing in West Sussex
Beer originated in the Middle East about 8000 BC and took another three-and-a-half millennia to arrive across the Channel in Britain. In sixth-century Sussex - the kingdom of the …
Churches of Southern Yorkshire
The historic county of Yorkshire is the largest county in England, with 157 Grade I listed churches alone in the whole region. This book will cover a selection of churches …
Robin Hood
The identity of Robin Hood is one of the great hystorical mysteries of English history - until now. Everyone has heard of Robin Hood, the brilliant archer who 'robbed the rich to …
The Growth of Royal Government under Henry III
A survey of the complexity and sophistication of English royal government in the thirteenth century, a period of radical change. The years between 1258 and 1276 comprise one of the …
Secrets of Central London's Squares
Explore the secret, quirky and curious history of London’s well-known squares. Authors Alan Brooke and David Brandon have made some strange discoveries in these famous places, from …
Poverty and Piety in an English Village
This classic study of a single community in early modern England has had a major influence on the interpretation of the social dynamics of the period. It opens with a chapter …
Tudors For Dummies
This entertaining guide covers the period from 1485 to 1603, exploring the life and times of everyday people (from famine and the flu epidemic, to education, witchcraft and William …
Preaching Through Holy Days and Holidays
Preaching Through Holy Days and Holidays is the eleventh in a series of books devoted to presenting examples of preaching excellence from parishes in the Episcopal Church. These …
The Monastic Constitutions of Lanfranc
The Monastic Constitutions of Lanfranc, archbishop of Canterbury between 1070 and 1089, has long been recognized as one of the most important historical sources for medieval …