Tolstoy knew as he was writing Hadji Murat, his last work of fiction, that it would not be published in his lifetime, & so gave an uncompromising portrayal of the Russians` faults & the nature of the rebels` struggle. In the process, he shows a mastery of style & an understanding of Chechnya that still carries great resonance today. Hadji Murat, one of the most feared & venerated mountain chiefs in the Chechen struggle against the Russians, defects from the Muslim rebels after feuding with his ruling Imam, Shamil. Hoping to protect his family, he joins the Russians, who accept him but never put their trust in him
- & so Murat must find another way to end the struggle.
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Hadleigh in 1904 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 is double-sided. The main map

Includes:: the town centre & extends a mile or so east into open country & as far as Valley Farm. Features include the station, malthouses, High Street, St Mary's church, coir matting factory, Angel Street, Tinker's Lane, Toppesfield Hall, George Street, Frog Hall, French's Farm, Durrant's Farm. On the reverse is a good portion of adjacent sheet 74.13 & this covers the western part of the town, including River Brett, Bridge Street, Broom Hill, Holbecks, cemetery, Hadleigh Bridge, Friars Hall, Hadleigh Hall. Also included is a commercial directory. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25

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Hadleigh in 1904 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

Includes:: the town centre & extends a mile or so east into open country & as far as Valley Farm. Features include the station, malthouses, High Street, St Mary`s church, coir matting factory, Angel Street, Tinker`s Lane, Toppesfield Hall, George Street, Frog Hall, French`s Farm, Durrant`s Farm, etc. On the reverse is a good portion of the adjacent sheet 74.13 covering the western part of the town, including River Brett, Bridge Street, Broom Hill, Holbecks, cemetery, Hadleigh Bridge, Friars Hall & Hadleigh Hall; plus a commercial directory. 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.

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Hadley in 1901 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 gives good coverage of the town &

Includes:: Haybridge, Pottersbank, Ketleybrook & New Hadley. Two railway lines run through the map (L.& N.W.R & GWR). Other features include Hadley Station, Holy Trinity Church, Trench Iron Works, Castle Car Works, Haybridge Hall, Ketley Junction, Haybridge Iron Works & Hadley Junction. On the reverse is an extract from a directory for the area. 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.

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Hadrian (r. AD 117-138) is known for his restless & ambitious nature, his interest in architecture & his passion for Greece & Greek culture. This book & exhibition move beyond this image to give a new appraisal of this Emperor, exploring the sharp contradictions in his personality & his role as a ruthless military leader, against the backdrop of the events of his 21-year reign, in which he travelled throughout his empire. As ruler, Hadrian consolidated & strengthened the empire rather than continuing the campaigns of his predecessor Trajan. Individual chapters of the book look at Hadrian the man as an individual; Hadrian the military leader & strategist; Hadrian the amateur architect who created magnificent buildings such as his villa at Tivoli (an empire in miniature); Hadrian the lover who deified his male favourite Antinous after his mysterious death in the Nile; & Hadrian the traveller who tirelessly roamed his empire & its boundaries. The book will conclude with the legacy of Hadrian, including a discussion of the genesis of Marguerite Yourcenars famous Memoirs of Hadrian, about to be turned into a major Hollywood film. This important & timely book is richly illustrated throughout with key works of art -both celebrated & less well-known sculptures, bronzes, coins & medals, drawings & watercolours from major international museums & other public & private collections. ...

The official route map & information for the 174 mile (280 km) route from Ravensglass to South Shields
- Sustrans` route NN72.
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Hadrian`s Wall has been designated a World Heritage Site since 1987 & in 2005 was also incorporated into a wider UNESCO category
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Located at the far-flung & wild edge of the Roman Empire, Hadrian`s Wall was constructed by Emperor Hadrian in the 120s AD. Vast in size & stretching from the east to the west coast of the northern part of Britannia, it is the largest monument left by the Roman empire
- all the more striking because it lies so far from Rome. Today, it is one of the most visited heritage sites in the country. Yet the story of the Wall is far more than the development of a line of fortifications & the defence of a troublesome imperial frontier. Generation after generation of soldiers served there, with their families as well as traders & other foreign & local civilians in & around the army bases. The glimpses of this vibrant, multinational community in Adrian Goldsworthy`s masterly book bring the bare stones to life. Goldsworthy also considers why & how the wall was built, & discusses the fascinating history, afterlife & archaeology of this unique ancient monument.
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Hadrian’s Wall on a detailed topographic & GPS compatible map OL43, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25, 000 Explorer series. The map covers the course of the wall from west of Gilsland on the border of Cumbria & Northumberland to east of Hexam, highlighting the course of the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail & showing various Roman remains: camps, forts, turrets, bridges, etc. Coverage

Includes:: part of the Northumberland National Park, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Haltwhistle, the Pennine Way National Trail, etc. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title & all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS EXPLORER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Explorer series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. The Explorer series, Ordnance Survey’s most detailed maps recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities, provides topographic coverage of Great Britain at 1:25, 000 on GPS compatible maps with hiking trails, cycling routes & extensive tourist information. Each printed map is available either on paper or as a waterproof & tear-resistant OS Active Map, as indicated in its title. Britain’s National Parks & other areas of particular tourist interest are presented on often double-sided OL (Outdoor Leisure) maps, whilst most standard format Explorers cover an area of 30 x 20km (approx. 19 x 12 miles). All three versions (paper, waterproof & digital) are the same & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways. National Trails & other long-distance paths are marked, as well as permissive footpaths or bridleways & on-road or traffic-free cycle routes with, where appropriate, their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. Boundaries of access land are clearly marked. A wide range of symbols provides additional tourist information, highlighting camping & caravanning sites, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, country pubs, sport & recreational facilities including cycle hire locations & mountain biking trails, historic buildings & museums, etc. Exceptionally clear presentation of the landscape is provided by contours at 5m or in the uplands at 10m intervals, with additional spot heights plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards, heath, marshl&, scree or boulders, & other topographic features. For GPS users the maps have British National Grid lines at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1`. Clearly laid out map legend

Includes:: French & German translations for the tourist information symbols.



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Hadrian’s Wall on a detailed topographic & GPS compatible map OL43, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25, 000 Explorer series. The map covers the course of the wall from west of Gilsland on the border of Cumbria & Northumberland to east of Hexam, highlighting the course of the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail & showing various Roman remains: camps, forts, turrets, bridges, etc. Coverage

Includes:: part of the Northumberland National Park, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Haltwhistle, the Pennine Way National Trail, etc. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title & all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet for viewing on the OS smartphone app.OS EXPLORER SERIES: to see the list of all the titles in the OS Explorer series, both paper & waterproof versions, please click on the series link. The Explorer series, Ordnance Survey’s most detailed maps recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities, provides topographic coverage of Great Britain at 1:25, 000 on GPS compatible maps with hiking trails, cycling routes & extensive tourist information. Each printed map is available either on paper or as a waterproof & tear-resistant OS Active Map, as indicated in its title. Britain’s National Parks & other areas of particular tourist interest are presented on often double-sided OL (Outdoor Leisure) maps, whilst most standard format Explorers cover an area of 30 x 20km (approx. 19 x 12 miles). All three versions (paper, waterproof & digital) are the same & provide plenty of recreational & tourist information, indicating the traditional public right of way paths (except in Scotland where different laws apply), including bridleways & byways. National Trails & other long-distance paths are marked, as well as permissive footpaths or bridleways & on-road or traffic-free cycle routes with, where appropriate, their National/ Regional Cycle Network numbers. Boundaries of access land are clearly marked. A wide range of symbols provides additional tourist information, highlighting camping & caravanning sites, information offices & visitors’ centres, parking & picnicking places, country pubs, sport & recreational facilities including cycle hire locations & mountain biking trails, historic buildings & museums, etc. Exceptionally clear presentation of the landscape is provided by contours at 5m or in the uplands at 10m intervals, with additional spot heights plus colouring and/or graphics for different types of woodlands, orchards, heath, marshl&, scree or boulders, & other topographic features. For GPS users the maps have British National Grid lines at 1km intervals, with latitude & longitude given by margin ticks at 1`. Clearly laid out map legend

Includes:: French & German translations for the tourist information symbols.



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