From his court at Camelot King Arthur ruled over a unified Britain in a mythical age of peace & prosperity. His glory however would be short-lived. For even as he drew the sword from the stone a doom settled over Arthur that would see his kingdom fall to betrayal & war. In this book Daniel Mersey retells the great stories of Arthur from his winning of Excalibur & his marriage to Guinevere through his battle with the giant in France & his war against the army of Rome to the treachery of Mordred & his death at Camlann. Supporting this narrative is an exploration of the different facets of Arthurian myth including the numerous conflicting theories of his historical origin the tales of Welsh folklore & Medieval romance & even his various portrayals in the modern media. Presented with both classic & newly commissioned artwork this book is an easy-to-read yet highly detailed introduction to the complex body of myth & legend that surrounds Britain's greatest hero. ...

A series with silk-ribbon markers & headbands gold stamping on front & spine & the original colour illustrations on the jackets. This version of the legends of King Arthur was first published in 1953 & the illustrations are those with which Beardsley made his name in 1893 aged 20. ...

King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail & the final tragedy of the Last Battle Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time with an inspiring introduction by David Almond award-winning author of Clay" " Skellig" " Kits Wilderness" & " The Fire-Eaters"." ...

This title presents a comic-strip re-telling of some of Britains best-loved stories & legends. Aided by the magician Merlin Arthur draws the sword from the stone to become King of Britain & Lord of the Knights of the Round Table. Read of their valiant deeds as King Arthur Sir Lancelot Sir Galahad & other heroic knights rescue maidens defend Excalibur & search for the Grail. Also publishing this month are God & His Creations" & " Sindbad the Sailor"." ...

Camelot is in crisis. The Knights of the Round Table have been kidnapped by the evil sorceress Morgan le Fay & King Arthurs kingdom is in great danger. With only Merlins crystal ball & a set of ancient maps to guide them three apprentice knights set off on a quest to track down & rescue the missing knights. Illustrated with remarkable imagination & detail this fascinating puzzle book is crammed with strange things to find in order to solve the mysteries & outwit the creepy creatures. An enthralling adventure with hours of absorbing activity. ...

The ' Ship Craft' series provides in-depth information about building & modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class highlighting differences between sister-ships & changes in their appearance over their careers. This

Includes:: paint schemes & camouflage featuring colour profiles & highly-detailed line drawings & scale plans. The modelling section reviews the strengths & weaknesses of available kits lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the ships & provides hints on modifying & improving the basic kit. This is followed by an extensive photographic gallery of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales & the book concludes with a section on research references
- books monographs large-scale plans & relevant websites. The five battleships of the class covered by this volume were the most modern British capital ships to serve in the Second World War. They were involved in many famous actions including the sinking of both Bismarck & Scharnhorst while Prince of Wales suffered the unfortunate distinction of being the first capital ship sunk at sea by air attack.


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A great-value 400th anniversary edition of the King James Bible ideal for anyone who wants to understand why it has had such a huge impact on our language & culture. Whether you love it or you hate it the Bible has had a huge impact on our culture & language. This great-value edition of the King James Bible marking its 400th anniversary is ideal for anyone who wants to investigate this seminal book for themselves. ...

This is History! is the Schools History Project's radical new Key Stage 3 scheme of work for National Curriculum history. Through a combination of depth & development studies it offers:
- a varied relevant & challenging diet for the whole Key Stage 3 history programme of study
- a history-based approach to teaching citizenship
- practical classroom-trialled techniques for developing pupils' literacy
- a thinking skills approach to deepening & assessing historical understanding. A study of King John designed for Key Stage 3 history pupils. It seeks to combine literacy citizenship & an engaging Schools History Project approach to historical enquiry. Unit One explores King John's reputation as 'a bad king'. As pupils investigate how this interpretation was formed & perpetuated they should also develop the skill of writing a balanced & reasoned essay using the analogy of a Grand Prix race track. Unit Two is a shorter citizenship/political literacy-driven exploration of the dynamics of medieval monarchy. King John himself guides the students towards an understanding of how medieval politics was different from today & most importantly why that matters. PLEASE NOTE: The accompanying teacher's resource book for this title can be downloaded for free at www.hoddereducation.co.uk/thisishistory



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King John is a study of a king & his political misfortunes. It is also an examination of a fascinating era -- the early thirteenth century a period of profound social & political change & unprecedented insecurity. W.L. Warren paints a picture of the king not only by assessing his achievements & failures but also by placing him in the context of the society in which he lived the actions of his predecessors & the problems posed by continuities independent of his making. This account of Johns reign is revealing & fair-minded correcting distortions in the accounts of such chroniclers as Rogers of Wendover & Matthew Paris. Warrens analysis of the disputed succession the conflict with France the clash with Pope Innocent III & the events leading to Magna Carta provide an intimate picture of the business of the Crown. Warren is unsparing in his criticism of the kings failings but acknowledges the more remarkable of Johns personal qualities. An account of Johns life & reign based on modern research & set forth in a manner that will appeal as much to the general reader as to the student". -- Daily Telegraph" ...

It was Beauty that killed the Beast" King Kong is a giant gorilla a massive monster of an ape who lives on a remote isl&. The mighty beast falls for a beautiful girl Ann Darrow & desperate to have her he finds himself lured into captivity. He is brought to civilization & put on show but when he sees Ann he breaks his heavy chains & begins to wreak havoc on the streets of New York.. . The enthralling story of King Kong involves battles with dinosaurs daring rescues & incredible escapes
- endless thrills lead up to one of the most famous climaxes of all time!"
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