The story of England`s medieval queens is vivid & stirring, packed with tragedy, high drama & even comedy. It is a chronicle of love, murder, war & betrayal, filled with passion, intrigue & sorrow, peopled by a cast of heroines, villains, stateswomen & lovers. In the first volume of this epic new series, Alison Weir strips away centuries of romantic mythology & prejudice to reveal the lives of England`s queens in the century after the Norman Conquest. Beginning with Matilda of Flanders, who supported William the Conqueror in his invasion of England in 1066, & culminating in the turbulent life of the Empress Maud, who claimed to be queen of England in her own right & fought a bitter war to that end, the five Norman queens emerge as hugely influential figures & fascinating characters. Much more than a series of individual biographies, Queens of the Conquest is a seamless tale of interconnected lives & a rich portrait of English history in a time of flux. In Alison Weir`s hands these five extraordinary women reclaim their rightful roles at the centre of English history. ...

Queensbury in 1932 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. In this title: the map covers the village of Queensbury & the area to the north & west. Queensbury itself, with Black Dyke Mills, is in the south-eastern corner of the map. Features here include tramway, Holy Trinity church, the mills, etc. Other hamlets & settlements include Mountain, Yews Green, Hill Top, Clayton Edge, West Scholes Gate, Raggalds, White Castle Brewery & the Bradshaw Lane area. On the reverse is a 1936 directory of Queensbury & Mountain. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

Queensbury in 1932 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the village of Queensbury & the area to the north & west. Queensbury itself, with Black Dyke Mills, is in the south-eastern corner of the map. Features here include tramway, Holy Trinity church, the mills, etc. Other hamlets & settlements include Mountain, Yews Green, Hill Top, Clayton Edge, West Scholes Gate, Raggalds, White Castle Brewery & the Bradshaw Lane area. On the reverse is a 1936 directory of Queensbury & Mountain. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Queensferry & Dalmeny area of Edinburgh in 1895 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map is double-sided. The main map covers the village of Queensferry (or South Queensferry), with coverage westward to Inchgarvie. Features include Echline, NBR South Queensferry Branch, part of Port Edgar, goods station, harbour, High Street, etc. On the reverse is about half of the adjacent sheet 3.13 covering the eastern part of Queensferry, approaches & southern part of Forth Bridge, Dalmeny station & Dalmeny village. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Queensland on a double-sided map from Periplus, including area maps of Brisbane, Cairns, the Gold Coast, the Marlin Coast, Townsville & Magnetic Isl&. Additional street plans of Cairns, Central Brisbane & Proserpine. Queensland State is shown at 1:7, 000, 000, with the network of main roads & railways displayed & local airports highlighted. Relief shading shows the relief & spot heights are provided for the main peaks. Places of interest, dive sites & national parks are shown clearly, including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 5 ...

Queensland & The Great Barrier Reef in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef Insight Guide is dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections explore the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues, whilst selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the place. The ‘ Places’ section is grouped geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main cities in the region or country, plus a free touring map. ...

Discover Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef
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From the glittering Gold Coast & bustling capital of Brisbane to the tropical north, where prehistoric rainforest meets the world`s greatest coral reef, Queenland`s coastline offers an unrivalled adventure playground. Explore Queensland is part of a br&-new series & is the ideal pocket companion when discovering Queensland: a full-colour guide containing 15 easy-to-follow routes with a wealth of activities on offer, including sailing from the Whitsunday Islands with their tropical beaches, sand driving on Fraser Island & spotting crocodiles in the far north`s Wet Tropics. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Queensland`s cuisine, theme parks, & of course, diving & snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef. Each route guides you through an interesting area with clear directions, a detailed map & authentic places to eat & drink along the way. The directory section contains a wealth of practical information & a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are also plotted on the pull-out map. Whether you are new to the island or a repeat visitor, & however long your stay, Explore Queensland will help you discover Queensland`s sunny beauty. Ed. September 2014. ...

Queensland at 1:2, 500, 000 in a series of road maps from Hema covering Australia’s states. On the reverse four map panels provide more detailed coverage, plus a table of facilities in the national parks & a list of contact details for visitor information centres. On one side is an indexed road map of the whole state, accompanied by an index & a distance table. Road network from main highways, shown with their names in addition to numbers, to minor roads & 4WD tracks indicates unsealed routes & rough tracks. Driving distances are marked on main & many smaller local roads. Railway lines & local airports or airstrips are included. Symbols highlight roadside rest areas, 24h fuels supplies, as well as campsites & caravan parks, places of interest, visitor information centres, etc. Colouring indicates national parks & other protected areas including marine parks, Aboriginal lands & restricted entry zones. Topography is shown by relief shading with plenty of names of mountain ranges, etc, & in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area numerous reefs are named. The map has a latitude/longitude grid at intervals of 2º. On the reverse four panels provide additional more detailed mapping of Queensland’s most visited areas: a street plan of central Brisbane (the CBD) with lists of places of interest & selected accommodation; a Brisbane Throughroads map covering the city’s suburbs; a road map of south-east Queensland from the NSW border across the Gold Coast resorts & Brisbane to Trewantin & inland to Toowoomba; plus a map of Tropical North Queensland centred on Cairns & including the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park. To the other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...