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Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condición: New. Surveys the medals awarded to British personnel for military services from the First World War to operations of British forces in the opening years of the twenty-first century. The campaign medals awarded for the military actions have become a popular field.

Condición: New. &Uumlber den AutorOliver Green is former Head Curator of the London Transport Museum and is now its Research Fellow. He has lectured and published extensively on transport art, design and history. He is based in the UK.

Condición: New. Begun in 1926 to connect Chicago to Los Angeles, Route 66 was the country s first major east-west thoroughfare. This title traces the story of The Mother Road from origins to decline, including the roadside attractions and cottage industries it spawned and .

Condición: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnJames TaylorInhaltsverzeichnisEarly DaysInsufficient InterestResurgence of InterestMarking Time: 1980-1999The Hybrid OptionModern TimesFurther ReadingPlaces to Visit.

Condición: New. The SOE (Special Operations Executive) was one of the most innovative British creations of the Second World War. This book looks at the men and women who made up the SOE, the rigorous training to which they were subjected, and their lives during and after t.

Condición: New. During the Second World War women proved themselves indispensable to the war effort serving in both military uniformed units abroad and in home front organisations through the darkest hours of the Blitz. This book tells the stories of these women in their o.

Condición: New. A concise, superbly illustrated guide to Britain s medieval monasteries. Rosewell provides basic information on the different monastic orders, the monastic layout and architecture, the administration of the monastery, the round of prayer, food and drink, si.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condición: New. The rapid westward expansion of the United States in the early twentieth century set the stage for a new industry: mail-order homes. This title presents the history of these charming homes, tens of thousands of which were sold throughout the United States i.

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Condición: New. Tells the story of how Reverend William Booth s East London Christian Mission of 1865 (which became the Salvation Army in 1878) has become a truly global enterprise, one that in Britain is still second only to the government in the provision of social care.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condición: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnEddie BakerInhaltsverzeichnisEarly Days1900-19201921-1939The Second World War1945-1959The 1960s and 1970sThe 1980s and 1990sThe Twenty-first CenturyAirports and I.

Condición: New. In 1914 Great Britain s navy was the largest and most powerful the world had ever seen - but what was the everyday experience of those who served in it? This book looks at the British sailor s life during the First World War, from the Falkland Islands to th.

Condición: New. Harley-Davidson: words that evoke the open American road and the Made in America tradition like no others. The sweeping chopper handlebars, the distinctive throaty low-speed rumble of the engine and the unmistakable logo are recognized the world over. Thi.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condición: New. The source of tremendous power and focus of incredible devotion, throughout history notions of beauty have been integral to social life. Each age has had its own standards: a gleaming white brow during the Renaissance, the black eyebrows considered charming.

Condición: New. Poole Pottery is a great British institution, and for more than 130 years has been in the very first rank of producers of tiles, mosaic flooring and advertising panels - as well as the pottery that remains its most famous and collectible product. This book .

Condición: New. Starting with the basic concept of a road in medieval times, and discussing the increasing need to travel, this book explores the evidence from documents and maps that provide clues as to where the roads of medieval Britain led, connecting the study of in.

Condición: New. Anglo-Saxon Britain: 400-699 .&Uumlber den AutorrnrnSally CrawfordKlappentextrnrnEarly Anglo-Saxon England saw some of the most important elements in the creation of modern England: the Germanic migrations after the .

Condición: New. Offers explanations as to why motor manufacturing followed the British motorcycle, bicycle and cotton industries into oblivion. This book chronicles the 109-year life of The Rover Group from its production of hand-made bespoke automobiles for the fortunate .

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condición: New. Steam, and then cumbersome motor, tractors existed in small numbers before 1914. The rivals of Ford brought in novelties such as diesel engines, pneumatic tyres, and hydraulic implement lifts. After the Second World-War, an indigenous tractor industry was l.

Condición: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnTrevor YorkeInhaltsverzeichnisStained Glass Lost and Rediscovered: 1530s-1815The Gothic Revival: 1815-1860Victorian Stained Glass Companies: The 1860sMorris and Co, Holiday and Kempe.

Condición: New. As millions of young men marched off to war, they left behind mothers, wives and sisters who were determined to contribute to the British cause. They were first enrolled as nurses to treat wounded soldiers. Later in the war they were accepted into the armed.

Condición: New. Traces the history of stained glass from its Anglo-Saxon origins and explains how some of Europe s greatest artists have created these paintings with light. This title offers insights into how medieval people saw stained glass.&Uumlber den Autor.

Condición: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnGreg MorseInhaltsverzeichnisrnrnIntroduction: Transition Through Time / Nationalisation: Catalyst for Change / Modernisation: Plans and Dreams / The Beeching Years / A last Breath of Steam / The Next Tr.

Condición: New. Gargoyles .&Uumlber den AutorAlex WoodcockInhaltsverzeichnisIntroduction /The Medieval Context /Patrons and Masons /The Imagery of Gargoyles and Grotesques /Gargoyles and the Gothic Revival /The Conserva.

Condición: New. Presenting a collection of Victorian and Edwardian images, this book explores the growth of tourism from the 1840s until the outbreak of the First World War.&Uumlber den AutorrnrnJohn HannavyInhaltsverzeichnisPre.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condición: New. Modern living began with the homes of the 1950s. In what ways did life change for people moving into these swanky new homes, and why has the legacy of the 1950s home endured for so long? This title answers these questions and more in this introduction to th.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condición: New. Topiary, the art of creating sculpture in clipped plants, originated with the Romans and experienced periods of popularity during the Renaissance and Jacobean eras. This book reveals the history of topiary. Amateurs in the art can purchase preformed rabbi.

Condición: New. The Shakers sought to create a heaven on earth through a combination of worship, diligent work, and their handicrafts. This book showcases the furniture, textiles, tools and machinery of the Shakers. It was known to the world in twentieth century.&U.

Condición: New. Thanksgiving celebrations and the increasingly sophisticated fare served in inns and taverns, this book provides a window onto daily life in Colonial America. It shows how European methods and cuisine were adapted to include native produce such as maize, po.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condición: New. Pottery of the Southwest: Ancient Art and Modern Traditions .&Uumlber den AutorrnrnCarol Hayes, Allan Hayes, illustrated by John BlomKlappentextrnrnNative American pottery of the U.S. southwest has long been considered . Blom, John (ilustrador).