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  • Myths That Shaped Our History

    From Magna Carta to the Battle of Britain

    de Simon Webb ...
    "Simon Webb's eminently readable book may draw gasps of horror, disbelief, or disdain . . . a mind-blowing and fascinating journey through history." — On: Yorkshire MagazineAll nations and peoples have a body of legendary tales and semi-historical episodes which explain who they are and help to define their place in the world. The British are no exception, and in this book, Simon Webb explores ... Leer más

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  • The Forgotten Slave Trade

    The White European Slaves of Islam

    de Simon Webb ...
    "A solid introduction and useful survey of slaving activity by the Muslims of North Africa over the course of several centuries." — ChroniclesEverybody knows about the transatlantic slave trade, which saw black Africans snatched from their homes, taken across the Atlantic Ocean and then sold into slavery. However, a century before Britain became involved in this terrible business, whole villages ... Leer más

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  • 1919

    Britain's Year of Revolution

    de Simon Webb ...
    The little-known true story of rioting and rebellion among British veterans and workers after the end of World War I.On the August Bank Holiday of 1919, the government in London dispatched warships to the northern city of Liverpool in an overwhelming show of force. Thousands of troops, backed by tanks, had been trying without success to suppress disorder on the streets.Earlier that year in London, ... Leer más

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  • The Analogue Revolution

    Communication Technology, 1901–1914

    de Simon Webb ...
    An analysis of the impact of new communication technology on early 20th century British society, with comparisons to the digital revolution of today.We are all familiar with the digital revolution that has swept across the developed world in recent years. It has ushered in an age of smartphones, laptop computers and ready access to the internet. A little over a century ago, a similar explosion ... Leer más

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  • Chess for Tigers

    de Simon Webb ...
    One of the most influential books on chess ever published – now in digital format. The Tiger is a vicious beast. He doesn't care about the aesthetic side of chess. He doesn't even care about making the 'best' moves. All he cares about is winning.Do you want to win more games? Then become a Tiger. 'Chess for Tigers' tellsyou how to make the most of your playing strength, how to play upon ... Leer más

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  • The Origins of Wizards, Witches and Fairies

    de Simon Webb ...
    "Webb takes what we know about these magical beings via pop culture and explores their origins and how their respective images have changed over time." — The PortalistThis book tells the fascinating story of the origin of our ideas about wizards, witches, and fairies. We all have a clear mental image of the pointed hats worn by such individuals, which are based upon actual headgear dating back 3 ... Leer más

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  • Suffragette Fascists

    Emmeline Pankhurst & Her Right-Wing Followers

    de Simon Webb ...
    A look at the leader and members of the militant Women's Social and Political Union and their contribution to the rise of fascism during the 1930s.Emmeline Pankhurst is seen today as a valiant champion of democracy, but in the 1930s certain prominent former suffragettes were comparing her to Hitler and Mussolini. It was suggested that Mrs. Pankhurst and her Women's Social and Political Union could ... Leer más

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  • Exploring Roman London

    de Simon Webb ...
    Discover the secrets of Roman London with this invaluable and lavishly illustrated travel companion that blends history and self-guided walks to explore all visible Roman remains throughout Greater London. Much more than a simple guidebook, Exploring Roman London is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the early history of England's capital city. In addition to containing information on ... Leer más

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  • Bombers, Rioters and Police Killers

    Violent Crime and Disorder in Victorian Britain

    de Simon Webb ...
    "Fascinating and enlightening . . . Historical true crime books can often fall victim to being very dry . . . [This book], however, is quite the opposite" ( Crime Traveler).Despite the Victorian period's reputation for stability and social order, there was plenty of civil disorder during this time—violent crime and terrorism were considerably worse than they are today. This book recounts a time ... Leer más

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  • Post-War Childhood

    Growing Up in the Not-So-Friendly 'Baby Boomer' Years

    de Simon Webb ...
    Many British baby boomers are very nostalgic about a supposed golden age; a vanished world when children were generally freer, happier and healthier than they are now. They wandered about all day; only returning home at teatime when they were hungry. Nobody worried about health and safety or 'stranger danger' in those days and no serious harm ever befell children as a result.In Post-War Childhood, ... Leer más

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  • The Slave Trade in Africa

    An Ongoing Holocaust

    de Simon Webb ...
    Is it true that the trans-Atlantic slave trade, about which so much has been heard in recent years, would have been impossible without the willing and enthusiastic cooperation of African leaders? Slavery was a common practice in Africa long before the arrival of Europeans, with the trade in black slaves, who were transported from Africa to America and the islands of the Caribbean, aided by the ... Leer más

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  • Commuters

    The History of a British Way of Life

    de Simon Webb ...
    Before the Industrial Revolution, everyone lived within short walking distance of their workplace. However, all of this has now changed and many people commute large distances to work, often taking around one hour in each direction. We are now used to being stuck in traffic, crammed onto a train, rushing for connecting trains and searching for parking spaces close to the station or our workplace. ... Leer más

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