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  • The Gothic King

    A Biography of Henry III

    The first biography in many years of Henry IIIThe son and successor of Bad King John, Henry III reigned for 56 years from 1216, the first child king in England for 200 years. England went on to prosper during his reign and his greatest monument is Westminster Abbey, which he made the seat of his government—indeed, Henry III was the first English King to call a parliament. Though often overlooked ... Read more

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  • Castles of Wales

    Inspired by such a rich tapestry of tales, this history provides an essential introduction to the nation many regard as "The Land of Castles."Even before the construction of Edward I of England's infamous 'Iron Ring' of castles built in the wake of his invasion of Wales, castles were by no means rare in Wales. Both before and simultaneous to William the Conqueror's establishment of timber and ... Read more

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    King John, Henry III and England’s Lost Civil War

    Narrated by Peter Noble ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 30 min

    This sweeping history of thirteenth century England examines how the successive reigns of two very different kings established the English way of life.In 1204, the great Angevin Empire was fragmenting under King John's rule. Unable to withstand France's invasion of Normandy, John also faced difficult relations with the papacy, and rising dissent among his barons. By the time John died in 1216, the ... Read more

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  • Castles of England

    In 1051, a monk of Canterbury Cathedral made a bizarre observation in what would eventually form part of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. In his chronicling of the year's events, he described the establishment of a new fortification in Herefordshire by French members of the king's party. More sophisticated than the typical Saxon burh, the word provided was alien to his vocabulary. In Latin, its builders ... Read more

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  • Robin Hood: The Unknown Templar

    The legendary hero of Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood, is a figure who has in equal measure attracted and baffled historians for decades. With the first mention of him coming in Old English ballads, it was long assumed that it was almost impossible that he ever existed at all, and that he firmly belonged in the realm of Errol Flynn, Kevin Costner, and even Mel Brooks movies. Only a few historians have ... Read more

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  • Pity for The Guy

    A Biography of Guy Fawkes

    The first fully-rounded portrait of the man behind the Gunpowder PlotFor hundreds of years Guy Fawkes has been portrayed as perhaps too extreme a figure—a rabid, bloodthirsty Catholic who not only tried to bomb British Parliament but threatened the English way of life. This biography reveals that he was much more than an evil, shadowy conspirator with an axe to grind. John Paul Davis delves into ... Read more

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  • King John, Henry III and England's Lost Civil War

    This sweeping history of thirteenth century England examines how the successive reigns of two very different kings established the English way of life.In 1204, the great Angevin Empire was fragmenting under King John's rule. Unable to withstand France's invasion of Normandy, John also faced difficult relations with the papacy, and rising dissent among his barons. By the time John died in 1216, the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Hidden History of the Tower of London

    England's Most Notorious Prisoners

    "With these incredible and often heartbreaking stories, John Paul Davis clearly demonstrates how the fortress acquired its sinister reputation." — History . . . the Interesting Bits!Famed as the ultimate penalty for traitors, heretics and royalty alike, being sent to the Tower is known to have been experienced by no less than 8,000 unfortunate souls. Many of those who were imprisoned in the Tower ... Read more

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  • Astrotheology

    Science and Theology Meet Extraterrestrial Life

    Astrotheology: Science and Theology Meet Extraterrestrial Life looks at both ends of the telescope: the unfathomable reaches of cosmic space and the excited stirrings within the human psyche. It takes a scientist to explain what we are looking at. It takes a theologian to understand who is doing the looking. This book's scientific authors update readers on astrobiology's search for ... Read more

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  • Context and Semantics for Knowledge Management

    Technologies for Personal Productivity

    Series series Computer Science (R0)
    Knowledge and information are among the biggest assets of enterprises and organizations. However, efficiently managing, maintaining, accessing, and reusing this intangible treasure is difficult. Information overload makes it difficult to focus on the information that really matters; the fact that much corporate knowledge only resides in employees’ heads seriously hampers reuse.The work described ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Audiobook

    Magic Beneath Our Feet and The Comprehensive Bushcraft Book 2-in-1 Bundle, The

    Uncovering the Hidden World of Mushrooms, An Expert Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival Techniques

    Unabridged

    7 hours 38 min

    Embark on a captivating adventure into the enchanting world beneath our feet and master the essential skills of bushcraft. Delve into the secrets of mushrooms, unlocking their mysteries and uncovering their remarkable powers. Then, equip yourself with the indispensable knowledge and techniques for wilderness survival, honing your abilities to thrive in nature's embrace.What to Expect:Mushroom ... Read more

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  • Climbing a Burning Rope

    Poems

    Series series Pitt Poetry Series
    In Climbing a Burning Rope, John Paul Davis focuses his peculiar imagination, philosophical lyricism, and misfit spiritual outlook on life in the hypercapitalist twenty-first century where the inscrutable logic of algorithms haunts our constantly connected selves. Celebrating the weird and wild, lamenting wounds and weariness, Davis’s poems carve out a space in which we can reclaim what is sacred ... Read more

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