[PDF] The Description Of Britain eBook

Author : Charles Bertram
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,51 MB
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780366561483

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Excerpt from The Description of Britain, Translated From Richard of Cirencester: With the Original Treatise De Situ Britanniæ, and a Commentary on the Itinerary, Illustrated With Maps Richard or cirencester has rendered Such essential service to the 'cultivators of our national antiquities, and his merits have been so Warmly acknowleged, that it may perhaps appear almost sflperfiuous to detain the reader with a few observations in de fence of his work. But unfortunately even the science of antiquities is not without its sects and parties; and if some have extolled 'richard' more than he deserves, others, in ferior indeed in authority, have as strenu ously laboured to degrade him below his true standard. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Charles Bertram
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,90 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781020070693

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Bertram's book is a fascinating look at the geography, history, and culture of Britain. Originally published in the 18th century, this edition includes updated maps and illustrations. Bertram's keen eye for detail and his love of his subject shine through on every page. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : William Harrison
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 45,39 MB
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486282756

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Presents a portrait of daily life in Tudor England, including food and diet, laws, clothing, punishments for criminals, languages, lodging, and the appearance of the people.

Author : Francis Pryor
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 14,33 MB
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN :

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Based on new archaeological finds, this book introduces a novel rethinking of the whole of British history before the coming of the Romans. So many extraordinary archaeological discoveries (many of them involving the author) have been made since the early 1970s that our whole understanding of British prehistory needs to be updated. So far only the specialists have twigged on to these developments; now, Francis Pryor broadcasts them to a much wider, general audience. Aided by aerial photography, coastal erosion (which has helped expose such coastal sites as Seahenge) and new planning legislation which requires developers to excavate the land they build on, archaeologists have unearthed a far more sophisticated life among the Ancient Britons than has been previously supposed. Far from being the woaded barbarians of Roman propaganda, we Brits had our own religion, laws, crafts, arts, trade, farms, priesthood and royalty. And the Scots, English and Welsh were fundamentally one and the same people.

Author : Daniel Allington
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 37,46 MB
Release : 2019-03-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0470654937

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Introduces readers to the history of books in Britain—their significance, influence, and current and future status Presented as a comprehensive, up-to-date narrative, The Book in Britain: A Historical Introduction explores the impact of books, manuscripts, and other kinds of material texts on the cultures and societies of the British Isles. The text clearly explains the technicalities of printing and publishing and discusses the formal elements of books and manuscripts, which are necessary to facilitate an understanding of that impact. This collaboratively authored narrative history combines the knowledge and expertise of five scholars who seek to answer questions such as: How does the material form of a text affect its meaning? How do books shape political and religious movements? How have the economics of the book trade and copyright shaped the literary canon? Who has been included in and excluded from the world of books, and why? The Book in Britain: A Historical Introduction will appeal to all scholars, students, and historians interested in the written word and its continued production and presentation.

Author : Paul Farrell
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 23,60 MB
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 0752266284

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Discover a Great Britain unlike any you've ever seen before! Acclaimed illustrator, graphic designer and print-maker, Paul Farrell takes us on a journey through Great Britain that will change the way we think about it forever. Encompassing its countryside, landmarks, and architecture, from the Highlands of Scotland, to the White Cliffs of Dover, the beautiful and bold images in Great Britain in Colour are vibrant, playful and iconic. By taking a less-travelled path through our history and landscape, he also invites us to re-think what makes something quintessentially British, showing us new ways of looking at the familiar and uncovering hidden gems. What he reveals is a country rich in tradition, beauty and steeped in history, yet also vivid and alive with energy, all celebrated here in brilliant colour.

Author : Anthony R. Birley
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 26,98 MB
Release : 2005-09-29
Category : History
ISBN : 0199252378

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The Roman Government of Britain contains biographical entries on the hundreds of known Romans who served in Britain from AD 43 to 409. Evidence for imperial visits is discussed, and the Roman career-structure is explained. All the ancient evidence is quoted in full and translated, making this book the fullest available collection of sources for Britain under Roman rule.