From battles and beheadings, to plots and plague, this book tells the story of life in Britain under the Tudors and Stuarts. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, detailed reconstructions, paintings and maps.
The perfect introduction to Prehistoric Britain!
Find out what happened in Britain over 2.5 million years ago, starting with the Old Stone Age and the first humans – roaming hunter-gatherers. Discover the changes and advances that happened when people discovered how to work metal in the Bronze Age, through to the invention of iron tools in the busy Iron Age.
Explore the mysteries of early Britain with Neolithic tombs, abstract cave paintings, sacred Stonehenge, metalworking and mining, and the myths and religions of the Celts and druids. Learn about everyday life in a Bronze Age roundhouse, discover the arts and crafts of the Celts and how everything changed when the Romans arrived.
Packed with facts and fascinating snippets of prehistoric life. Easy-to-understand text with great photographs and illustrations bring the exciting past vividly to life.
This title is part of the 50 Things You Should Know About series which includes:
The First World War: 978-1-78171-589-5
The Second World War: 978-1-78493-035-6
Pre-Historic Britain: 978-1-78493-305-0
The Human Body: 978-1-78493-134-6
What if the Knights of the Round Table had a female counterpart? An epic Arthurian fantasy reimagining from the UK’s leading and bestselling feminist writer, Laura Bates, for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.
'An interesting thing happens, when a man is defeated in combat by a woman . . . He tells nobody.'
Destined for an arranged marriage, Cass dreams of freedom. So when a fierce and beautiful leather‑clad woman rides up and offers to take her away, Cass doesn’t hesitate to join her. She is introduced to the Sisters of Sword and Shadow - a group of female knights training to fight, protect their community and right the wrongs of men. Drawn into a world of ancient feuds, glorious battles, and deadly intrigue, Cass soon discovers she holds a power that could change not only her own fate but that of her entire sisterhood.
Introducing Laura Bates' fantasy debut, the first in a breathtaking and sweeping duology, exploring questions about power, courage and the stories we tell about the past.
Praise for Sisters of Sword and Shadow:
‘Sisters of Sword and Shadow is absolutely brilliant. Beautiful, fierce, and furious - full of the power and magic of sisterhood in every sense. I loved it.’ Katherine Webber, bestselling author of Twin Crowns
‘An empowering and courageous tale of a daring sisterhood in which true chivalry means fighting for what you believe in.’ Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen
‘A dazzling tale of courage, power and sisterhood, with a heroine to truly root for. I loved every breathtaking minute of this fierce, feminist epic fantasy.’ Catherine Doyle, bestselling author of Twin Crowns
In the hardship of war, everything is rationed - except true friendship. From much-loved author Shirley Hughes comes a compelling wartime adventure set during the Liverpool Blitz.
You've probably heard of a few inventors and their bright ideas. But have you heard that Bell didn't invent the phone, but he did make a weird machine out of hay and a human ear. Stevenson didn't invent the train, but he did spend a lot of time collecting gas in bladders. This title offers information about inventors and their bright ideas.
