You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
Looking at some of the world's most popular cities, this series provides a personal approach to each city, combining up-to-the-minute facts with engaging cultural and historical asides.
The Cadogan Estate in Chelsea is one of the few remaining ancient family estates in London, covering one of the capital's most dynamic, thriving and fashionable districts. The foundations of the Cadogan Estate were established in 1717 when Charles, 2nd Baron Cadogan married the daughter of Sir Hans Sloane, who had purchased the Manor of Chelsea in 1712. This lavish book celebrates the family's 300-year stewardship of the Estate, which continues in the hands of the present Viscount Chelsea who succeeded his father, Earl Cadogan as group chairman in 2012. Beautifully illustrated, this collection of essays by expert commentators looks at the history and lineage of this noble family and the form...
None
The history of London through the centuries in 12 fascinating walks - ranging from the original Roman foundations, Tudor and Regency periods up to the present day Millenium Wheel and the 'Gherkin'.
First published in 1942, the late B. H. Wood's classic Easy Guide to Chess has been successfully used by thousands of chess players around the world. Topics covered include: the men and their moves, starting the game, the importance of pawns, how to record the moves, standard openings, and much more. This introductory book has been substantially revised for the first algebraic edition, which will bring the game to a new generation of young players.
With their usual authority and wit, Facaros and Pauls reveal the complexities of Sicilian culture and history as well as describing its many sights. They give the latest details on hotels, restaurants, festivals, travel, sports, and entertainment. Detailed maps will help you find your way around.
None
Sir Alexander Cadogan was one of the most outstanding civil servants Britain has ever known. He kept a diary from 1933 until the year of his death, 1968, at the age of eighty-three. This volume concentrates on the crucial years from 1938 to 1945. In 1938 Sir Alexander became the Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign Office. He was to hold that position for the next eight years. As chief adviser to three Foreign Secretaries, Eden (for two periods), Halifax and Bevin, working under three Prime Ministers in Chamberlain, Churchill and Attlee, Cadogan had longer consecutive service at the centre of British affairs than any of them. His tenure of office lasted from the first rumblings of the Cze...
None