It’s hard to believe that the city of London didn’t exist before the Romans arrived some 2,000 years ago. Now one of the most fascinating capital cities in the world, its iconic landmarks and historical buildings have been shaped by the events they’ve witnessed and people they’ve housed. Join us on a journey through this incredible city. Explore its royal palaces, and discover what really happened in the Tower of London during the reign of Henry VIII; find out how it recovered after the Great Fire; see how writers such as Dickens and Shakespeare were influenced by the city; and learn all about its cultural events, from the River Thames frost fairs to the 2012 Olympic Games. With in-depth features, stunning images and illustrative maps that bring the city’s past to life, this is the ultimate companion for anyone with an interest in London.
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Dedicating her life to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to reach her Platinum Jubilee. Join us in commemorating this momentous occasion by looking back on the most memorable moments of her reign and personal life over the last seven decades.
“A spectre haunting Europe – the spectre of communism.” When Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote those words in 1848 , they were acknowledging that their newly mined social economic philosophy was already seen as a threat to the capitalist world. They were right. Communism incited revolutions, toppled regimes, started wars. But in a 21st-century world of populist politics, will it rise again?
The influence of Ancient Greece on the world around us and the history of Western civilisation as a whole cannot be underestimated. The Greeks were responsible for inventing, evolving or advancing everything from politics, architecture and the arts, to philosophy, science and mathematics. In this book we explore many of their ideas, concepts and discoveries and reveal some of the greatest Ancient Greek minds that ever lived. We uncover fascinating tales of mythology and the importance of the gods, while we also take an in-depth look at warfare and conflict in Ancient Greece and how key b
May
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The notion of the lost city is steeped in mystery and adventure, and the inevitable uncertainty that surrounds the disappearance of a civilisation that once thrived. Ancient History’s Lost Cities examines why certain cities became abandoned, as well as how several were rediscovered years, even centuries, later. From Troy, Babylon and Pompeii to Petra, Angkor and Machu Picchu, step back in time and learn about the rise and fall of such fascinating places. Visit lesser-known cities, such as Carthage and La Ciudad Perdida, and discover the stories behind these unfamiliar civilisations. Uncover the structures that provided housing, places of worship and other essential amenities; learn all about the circumstances that caused these cities to be destroyed or abandoned, from natural disasters and war to overpopulation and disease; and explore the incredible ways these cities were rediscovered, whether through accidental discovery or archaeological sleuthing. Through photos and illustrations of the places, people and artefacts, as well as written records and detailed maps of the key sites, go on a journey unlike any other you’ve been on before, and lose yourself in the captivating world of lost cities.
Packed with celebrity fashion, interviews, quizzes, crafts, recipes and mental wellbeing tips, this must-have magazine for tween girls is 100% certain to wow you! Featuring all the hottest new movies and games, each issue focuses on entertaining, inspiring, and uplifting readers aged 7-12.
May
07
What’s the best part of being dead? It’s the freedom. The freedom to fight the evil which lurks in our world. 6 Underground’s group of unnamed individuals have chosen to change the future. The team’s brought together by enigmatic leader code-named ‘One’, whose sole mission is to ensure that, he and his fellow teammates will have their actions remembered.
