Heritage of Britain

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In this superbly illustrated book, the well-known historian A. L. Rowse takes the reader on an intriguing tour of Britain, pointing out the multitude of ways in which Britain's history can be glimpsed today, and examining the 'best of man's achievements' throughout the ages which have become apart of the British heritage.
The book begins with prehistory, tracing the successive influences of early invaders — Romans, Vikings and Normans — on British art, culture and language. Britain's capital cities, towns and villages are covered in detail, and all items of interest are described and placed in their historical context. Rowse writes with informed enthusiasm of the castles and homes of Britain's outstanding figures of the past, men and women whose influence on the course of history is still not forgotten, and whose residences reveal so much about a way of life that no longer exists.
The centres of religion and education, the cathedrals, churches, universities and schools which... Tovább

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In this superbly illustrated book, the well-known historian A. L. Rowse takes the reader on an intriguing tour of Britain, pointing out the multitude of ways in which Britain's history can be glimpsed today, and examining the 'best of man's achievements' throughout the ages which have become apart of the British heritage.
The book begins with prehistory, tracing the successive influences of early invaders — Romans, Vikings and Normans — on British art, culture and language. Britain's capital cities, towns and villages are covered in detail, and all items of interest are described and placed in their historical context. Rowse writes with informed enthusiasm of the castles and homes of Britain's outstanding figures of the past, men and women whose influence on the course of history is still not forgotten, and whose residences reveal so much about a way of life that no longer exists.
The centres of religion and education, the cathedrals, churches, universities and schools which have unique British character are also described and brought to life for the readen Finally we are reminded of the immense artistic and technological achievement of the people of Britain throughout the ages to the present day
Rowse writes with the authority and insight of a historian who also finds his country endlessly fascinating. His highly interesting text is accompanied throughout by 170 illustrations in full colour. Vissza