In the wake of King Henry VIII's death, England's throne is left in a precarious state
- as is the peculiar relationship between
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Covers the transformation of the Tudor fleet during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Detailing warfare during the age of Sea Dogs such as Sir Francis Drake & Walter Raleigh, & the landmark event of the Spanish Armada, this title explains the technological innovations that allowed this small but efficient navy to defeat the larger Spanish fleet. ...

The Tudor era belongs to its women. No other period of English History has produced so many notable & interesting women, & into other period have they so powerfully influenced the course of political events. Mary Tudor, Elizabeth 1 &, at moments of high drama, Mary Queen of Scots ...

Part of The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, this book presents a short introduction to the Tudor age in British history. It offers an account of the political, religious & economic changes of the country under leading monarchs, such as Henry VI ...

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Rich in detail & atmosphere & told in vivid prose, Tudors recounts the transformation of England from

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Mitch Albom rediscovered his college professor & mentor, Morrie Schwartz, in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited Mitch every Tuesday, just like in college. This is a chronicle of their time together & their final "class": lessons in how to live. ...

Details: Haviland Tuf is an honest space-trader (one of the few), & he likes cats. So how is it that, despite being
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Tuffers' Alternative Guide to the Ashes finds legendary cricketer & popular media icon Phil Tufnell giving his own alternative history of the prestigious event. Drawing on personal experiences & the memories of great English & Australian cricket personalities, Tuffers highlights all the elements that are needed to contribute to a memorable Ashes series
- both on & off the pitch. From heroic performances to bonkers selections, dubious tactics & nail-biting finishes, he aims to uncover the key to winning the famous urn. A great gift for any cricket fan as we approach a double Ashes series, this is a highly entertaining book packed with the humour & warmth you'd expect from a character like Tuffers!
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A deliciously eccentric series of anecdotes, Tuffers' Cricket Tales was a Sunday Times bestseller in hardback. Phil Tufnell, aka ' Tuffers', is the much-loved English cricketer from the 1990s who has now become one of this country's favourite broadcasters. Not cast from the same mould as other players of his generation, Tufnell became a cult figure for his unorthodox approach to the game.. . & to life in general. ' Tuffers' Cricket Tales' is a collection of the great man's favourite cricket stories that will amuse & inform in equal measure. Tufnell's unmistakably distinctive voice, as heard to such good effect on ' Test Match Special', steers fans through dozens & dozens of terrifically entertaining & insightful anecdotes, garnered from his 25-year playing & broadcasting career. He introduces a cast of genuinely colourful characters found in dressing-rooms & commentary boxes from around the world, & in the process offers a uniquely warm & quirky homage to his sport. A perfect Father's Day gift for all cricket fans. ...

Phil Tufnell, aka ' Tuffers', is the much-loved English cricketer from the 1990s who has now become one of this country's favourite broadcasters. Not cast from the same mould as other players of his generation, Tufnell became a cult figure for his unorthodox approach to the game.. . & to life in general. ' Tuffers' Cricket Tales' is a deliciously eccentric collection of the great man's favourite cricket stories that will amuse & inform in equal measure. Tufnell's unmistakably distinctive voice, as heard to such good effect on ' Test Match Special', steers fans through dozens & dozens of terrifically entertaining & insightful anecdotes, garnered from his 25-year playing & broadcasting career. He introduces a cast of genuinely colourful characters found in dressing-rooms & commentary boxes from around the world, & in the process offers a uniquely warm & quirky homage to his sport. A perfect Father's Day gift for all cricket fans. This book has 342 pages & is 24cm x 16cm x 3cm ...