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“david hilliam”

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  • Monarchs, Murders and Mistresses

    A Book of Royal Days

    by David Hilliam ...
    Which 'ill-prepared' monarch was on the English throne at the turn of the last millenium? How many English monarchs have been crowned on St George's Day? When, how and why did England 'lose' eleven days? "Monarchs, Murders & Mistresses" answers these questions and many more, presenting a royal event for each day of the calendar year in vivid detail with close-ups of the personalities involved. The ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Why Do Shepherds Need a Bush?

    London's Underground History of Tube Station Names

    by David Hilliam ...
    The names of the 300 or so London underground stations are part of the everyday landscape for the Londoners, who strap-hang their way across the capital. We hardly ever question their meanings or origins - yet these well-known names are linked with fascinating stories of bygone times. Until the mid-19th century, London was almost unbelievably rural, with names belonging to a countryside we could ... Read more

    $10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Little Book of Dorset

    by David Hilliam ...
    Series series
    The Little Book of Dorset is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the places, people, legends and true stories about the county's past and present. ... Read more

    $10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards

    Who's Who in the English Monarchy From Egbert to Elizabeth II

    by David Hilliam ...
    Who invented the 'House of Windsor' as a royal name? Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which king had twenty-one illegitimate children? David Hilliam answers all of these questions and more. Here is a continuous history of the English monarchy, showing how the nine dynasties rose and fell. The book describes the most memorable features of the life and times of each king and queen - from Egbert, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tig's Boys

    Letters to Sir from the Trenches

    by David Hilliam ...
    The Lost Generation of the First World War were boys who had barely left school before they found themselves living in trenches, drowning in mud and living in constant fear of death. This unique collection of letters from a group of schoolboys who attended Bournemouth Grammar pays tribute to these boys who barely had the chance to become men. Bournemouth's grammar school was founded in 1901. ... Read more

    $10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Crown, Orb and Sceptre

    The True Stories of English Coronations

    by David Hilliam ...
    Coronations are very public occasions, typically seen as meticulously planned formal ceremonies where everything runs smoothly. But behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey lie extraordinary but true stories of mayhem, confusion and merriment. In this book we travel through over a thousand years of England's history to reveal the real character of its kings and queens. Also packed with facts about ... Read more

    $10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Castles and Cathedrals

    by Margaux Baum, David Hilliam ...
    Series series Life in the Middle Ages
    As modern tourist destinations, museums, and sites of archaeological and architectural study, medieval castles continue to captivate students of history and laymen alike. Medieval cathedrals, many refurbished and still in use, also inspire awe, inspiration, and historical interest. In this book, readers will be enthralled by the vivid imagery of the castles and cathedrals that remain all over ... Read more

    $24.89 USD