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Life in a Medieval Abbey
An excellent overview of the Middle Ages.
Life in a Medieval Castle
Another one of Tony McAleavy's lively reconstructions of life in days gone by. Aimed at the younger end of the market, this and his other books Life in a Medieval Abbey and Picturing the Past , bring the past to life through colourful illustrations and readable text concentrating on the things children really want to know - cruelty, bloodshed, feasting and merry-making, to name a few.
The Last Witch Craze
A fascinating account of man of letters John Aubrey’s investigation into the witch craze in 17th century England and the remarkable witch trials in Wiltshire. John Aubrey and other leading figures in the Royal Society promoted belief in witchcraft. Aubrey also had a dark secret. He personally practised a form of black witchcraft.
Malmesbury Abbey 670-1539
The book tells the story of Malmesbury Abbey in Wiltshire from the time of Aldhelm in the late seventh century to the Dissolution in 1539, using the particularly rich sources that survive for the Abbey from throughout the Middle Ages. It is an institution which has, in different ways, a national significance. The community produced two eminent writers: Aldhelm and William of Malmesbury. The Abbey was chosen as the mausoleum of Æthelstan, first king of all England. It was the setting for the marriage in 1015 of Edmund Ironside in defiance of his father, Æthelred 'the Unready'. After the Conquest Malmesbury was patronised by Queen Matilda of Scotland, wife of Henry I. The future Henry II was...
Britain 1066-1500
The first book of teacher's resources in a groundbreaking Key Stage 3 series designed to grab pupils' attention with its fresh approach to traditional content.
Conflict in Ireland
Completely revised and updated, this edition provides a sensitive study of the Northern Ireland question, concentrating on the developments in the 20th century and placing them in their historical context. New coverage includes the IRA ceasefire, subsequent breakdown and all-party talks.
Medieval Britain
The major transition in British society that occurred during the Middle Ages is analyzed from four different perspectives that explore the period's power struggles, economic aspects, ideas and beliefs and medieval culture.
Modern World History
Modern World History is a major GCSE core text in the Cambridge History Programme, focusing on international relations between 1914 and the collapse of communism in the late twentieth century. It meets the requirements of Modern World History courses and is particularly suitable for use with the MEG and SEG syllabuses. This lively and accessible text incorporates lead questions which focus on the core elements of the issues studied. Essential knowledge is provided through background briefings and analysis is encouraged through the investigations provided. There are regular review sections to clarify the themes studied and allow opportunities for revision. The text uses interpretations from recent research in the central issues studied and contains a wide range of sources, illustrations, maps, diagrams and activities.
Life in Roman Britain
This series from English Heritage uses up-to-date historical analysis, maps and images from the period to help recreate the world once lived within the walls of ancient buildings. This volume looks at the Romans between the 1st and 4th centuries.
