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A brilliant appraisal of the Civil War & its long-term consequences by an acclaimed historian The political upheaval of the mid-seventeenth century has no parallel in English history Other events have changed the occupancy & the powers of the throne but the conflict of 1640-60 was more dramatic the monarchy & the House of Lords were abolished to be replaced by a republic & military rule In this wonderfully readable account Blair Worden explores the events of this period & their origins
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From Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author Katherine Webb The English Girl is perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies Kate Morton & Santa Montefiore In a land full of secrets you can make your own rules Joan Seabrook has fulfilled her lifelong dream to travel to Arabia & has arrived in the ancient city of Muscat with her fiance Rory Desperate to escape the pain of a personal tragedy she longs to explore the desert fort of Jabrin & unearth the wonders held within But Oman is a land lost in time & gaining permission to explore could prove impossible Joan's disappointment is only eased by the thrill of meeting her childhood heroine pioneering explorer Maude Vickery & hearing the stories that captured her imagination as a child The friendship that forms between the two women will change everything Both have desires to fulfil & secrets to keep As their bond grows Joan is inspired by the thrill of her new friend's past & finds herself swept up in a bold & dangerous adventure of Maude's making Only too late does she begin to question her actions
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The English Language: A Guided Tour Of The Language

This is the definitive survey of the English language - in all its forms Crystal writes accessibly about the structure of the language the uses of English throughout the world and finally he gives a brief history of English The book has been fully revised and there is a fascinating new chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language 'Illuminating guided tour of our common treasure by one of its most lucid and sensible professionals' The Times 'A splendid blend of erudition and entertainment' THES
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This is the definitive survey of the English language
- in all its forms Crystal writes accessibly about the structure of the language the uses of English throughout the world & finally he gives a brief history of English The book has been fully revised & there is a fascinating new chapter on ' The effect of technology' on the English language ' Illuminating guided tour of our common treasure by one of its most lucid & sensible professionals' The Times 'A splendid blend of erudition & entertainment' THES

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History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.
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