The son of a brewer, Cromwell rose from obscurity to become Earl of Essex, Vice-Regent & High Chamberlain of Engl&, Keep of the Privy Seal & Chancellor of the Exchequer. He manoeuvred his way to the top by intrigue, bribery & sheer force of personality in a court dominated by the malevolent King Henry. Cromwell pursued the interests of the king with single-minded energy & little subtlety. Tasked with engineering the judicial murder of Anne Boleyn when she had worn out her welcome in the royal chamber, he tortured her servants & relations, then organised a show trial of Stalinist efficiency. He orchestrated the greatest act of privatisation in English history: the seizure of the monasteries. Their enormous wealth was used to cement the loyalty of the English nobility, & to enrich the crown. Cromwell made himself a fortune too, soliciting colossal bribes & binding the noble families to him with easy loans. He came home from court literally weighed down with gold. ...

Paradox ruled Thomas Hardy's life. His birth was almost his death; he became one of the great Victorian novelists & reinvented himself as one of the twentieth-century's greatest poets; he was an unhappy husband but a desolate widower; he has prized the ...

John Durbeyfield discovers a family connection to the ancient Noman Family, the D' Urbervilles, his daughters fate is sealed. Tess is keeping dark secrets amid the family joy of discovering the wealthy cousins, Tess is left in a dilemma whether to tell Angel the truth & risk everything she holds dear to. 12x CD's, Runtime 885 mins. ...

Thomas is back in these exciting engine-packed adventures! Thomas & his friends are preparing for the Railway Inspector s visit to Knapford Station. But when the coal trucks crash covering Gordon in soot, can Thomas take charge & help straighten out the mess? Find out as Thomas charges full steam ahead into fun! ...

Thomas, you really are the greatest!

Whether its being a cuddly bear, a funny monkey, or a brave lion, this uplifting

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The ideal first ride-on for Thomas the Tank Engine fans, featuring a fun squeaker feature, under-seat storage, a rear backrest for comfy support & Thomas? smiling face on the front. Kids get loads of fun exercise while riding on Thomas, & both front & rear anti-tip features mean your little one can stay safe. Suitable for children aged 1-3 years. ...

Thomas Sticker Box. Perfect for any Thomas The Tank fan. All your favourite characters are here including Thomas, Gordon, Edward & even the Fat Controller. Perfect to decorate books lunchboxes or bedroom furniture. This sticker collection

Includes:: 8 rolls of stickers all together the set

Includes:: over 100 stickers.



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The son of a shepherd from the Scottish borders, Thomas Telford rose to be the greatest engineer in Victorian Britain. His life spanned one of the most dynamic periods in British history, the decades of the industrial revolution, & no one contributed more to making Britain the 'workshop of the world'. ...

This elegant boxset brings together all 26 books, in hardback, from the original Railway Series. A nostalgic offering to share between generations & a real collector's item that makes a delightful present for new babies who are sure to grow up to be firm Thomas fans. The perfect item for fans of the classic series, or first-time young readers looking to discover the world of Thomas The Tank. It all began with the author Reverand W. Awdry, writing a story to entertain his son when he had measles. Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Isl&, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas & his friends, Percy, Gordon, & Toby, & all the other engines that work on the Fat Controller’s railway. Have you met them all? Product Information:  •†ISBN:†9780008500160 •†Author: Rev. W Awdry •†Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers •†Format: Hardback •†Dimensions: 16.1 x 26.2cm ...

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