Product Description From ancient trails in southern England and coastal paths in Wales, to windswept moors in northern England and mountain ascents in Scotland, your opportunities for walking in Britain are as varied as the landscapes, people and cultures of this island. Over 50 detailed descriptions for walkers of all levels. Ridges, Rivers & Romans color section outlining the range of walking options in Britain. Foreward by Christine Elliott, chief executive of the Ramblers' Association. Two-color maps for all featured walks. Essential accommodation and transport information. Expert advice on equipment, health and environmentally responsible walking.
Product Description This clear and thought-provoking examination of the years from Queen Victoria's accession to the close of the century, pays particular attention to the post-1875 period.
Kings and Kingdoms of Early Anglo-Saxon England provides a unique survey of the six major Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and their royal families, examining the most recent research in this field.
This study looks at the epistemological significance of maternity in early modern England. It reaches beyond the domestic sphere of the rituals of childbirth, midwifery and wet-nursing and the dominant male discourses articulate in early conduct manuals, sermons and obstetrical tracts. In this book maternity is put centre stage relation to the work of Shakespeare.
Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's England 2009 features gorgeous color photos and maps, a detachable foldout map of London, and details on all of the country's top cities, villages, gardens, countryside destinations, and more.
