Churchill A Very Peculiar History

Author : David Arscott
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
ISBN 13 : 1912233371
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Churchill A Very Peculiar History written by David Arscott and published by The Salariya Book Company. This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winston Churchill, voted the greatest Briton of all time in a recent public poll, led a life rich in accomplishments, and this fast-paced chronological guide delves into the many ups and downs of his life and career. Marvel at his derring-do and precocious abilities as a young man during the Boer War, wince at his blunders as Home Secretary in the Liberal government, laugh along with his talent for self-promotion and admire his steely resolve during the Second World War. Featuring a beautiful gatefold illustration of Chartwell and its grounds, black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible trivia, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.

Author : David Arscott
Publisher : The Salariya Book Company
ISBN 13 : 1912904683
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Prime Ministers A Very Peculiar History written by David Arscott and published by The Salariya Book Company. This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Prime Ministers, A Very Peculiar History explores the lives, triumphs, tragedies and disasters of Great Britain’s prime ministers. Covering everything from the early wheeling and dealing of Robert Walpole and the dodgy building work at Number 10 Downing Street to the bloody killing of Spencer Perceval, the heroism of Winston Churchill and the controversies surrounding the influence of Thatcher and Blair. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, a timeline and glossary, readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.

Author : Ian Graham
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1908759089
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Britons, A Very Peculiar History written by Ian Graham and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-04 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it's not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people. 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world. The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. From kings and queens, pirates and politicians, actors and directors to sportsmen, explorers, scientists and inventors, 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' celebrates the men and women who have shaped Great Britain and made it what it is today.

Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1908759410
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Blitz, A Very Peculiar History written by David Arscott and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-18 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking a unique look at how Britain survived the bombing of its major cities, 'The Blitz, A Very Peculiar History' tells a story of blackouts, Bletchley Park and bravery during the darkest (literally) period of World War II. From Dunkirk to Dad's Army, explore the many ways in which Britain tried to foil the incoming bomber planes, featuring quirky stories and fascinating trivia about this period of history. Were German paratroopers really dropped disguised as nuns? Find out the answer to this question and many more even more bizarre ones throughout the course of this amazing tale of sacrifice and survival in the face of adversity.

Author : Geoffrey Best
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 9781852852535
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book CHURCHILL written by Geoffrey Best and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We are all worms. But I do believe I am a glow-worm." --Churchill Winston Churchill's inspiring leadership in the Second World War once made him above criticism. In recent years his record has come under attack from revisionists. In Churchill: A Study in Greatness one of Britain's most distinguished historians rebuts these charges and makes sense of this extraordinary man and his long controversial, colourful, contradictory and heroic career. Geoffrey Best brings out both his strengths and his weaknesses, looking past the many received versions of Churchill in a biography that balances the private and the public man and offers a clear insight into Churchill's greatness. "We are all worms. But I do believe I am a glow-worm." --Churchill Winston Churchill's inspiring leadership in the Second World War once made him above criticism. In recent years his record has come under attack from revisionists. In Churchill: A Study in Greatness one of Britain's most distinguished historians rebuts these charges and makes sense of this extraordinary man and his long controversial, colourful, contradictory and heroic career. Geoffrey Best brings out both his strengths and his weaknesses, looking past the many received versions of Churchill in a biography that balances the private and the public man and offers a clear insight into Churchill's greatness.

Author : Jim Pipe
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1908759801
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World War Two, A Very Peculiar History written by Jim Pipe and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-02-24 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World War Two, A Very Peculiar History' explores the most destructive event of the twentieth century, a war that defined and shaped the world we live in today. Jim Pipe introduces the nations, as well as individuals, that participated and the politics that drove them, alongside the Peculiar History-style fascinating trivia and quirky facts. In this book you can learn about mad British schemes and the atomic bomb, Nazi hunters and wartime songs, as well as comprehensive chapters about the origins and causes of World War Two, the rise of Hitler and the Third Reich, how the war was handled at home and much, much more. 'World War Two, A Very Peculiar History' is also packed with captivating anecdotes and interesting panels of mind-boggling information about World War II.

Author : Jim Pipe
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1908759127
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book London, A Very Peculiar History written by Jim Pipe and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charting the quirky past of one of the most important cities in the world, 'London, A Very Peculiar History' will challenge what you thought you knew about this great capital and blow your mind with things you most certainly didn't. From Roman roads to the congestion charge, this title takes a whistlestop tour of iconic London landmarks and eras, whilst poking its head round the corner of the back alleys to see what's really been going on behind the scenes. Alongside the Top Ten Tourist Attractions you'll find curious recipes for cockney food (such as jellied 'iwz'), descriptions of London's 'lost buildings', and lists of royal residences, famous markets and classic film scenes featuring London landmarks. With humourous cartoon-style illustrations and amusing captions and speech bubbles, 'London: A Very Peculiar History' tells the untold tale of Britain's greatest tourist attraction, busiest commercial district and home to the Royals.

Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1908759887
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The 60s, A Very Peculiar History written by David Arscott and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-02-23 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 60s, A Very Peculiar History' is a nostalgic celebration of those gloriously giddy years. Filled with fascinating trivia and quirky facts about the Swinging Sixties, David Arscott uniquely explores what made the sixties so different and how the decade has influenced the world today. From a timeline of pivotal historical world events to examining London, 'a city steeped in tradition, seized by change and liberated by affluence', as well as memorable fashions, food, film and music of the decade. Written by an author who was there and does remember it, 'The 60s, A Very Peculiar History' will delight readers young and old.

Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1908759348
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rations, A Very Peculiar History written by David Arscott and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When war broke out in 1939, few knew that they would soon be fighting to survive, let alone how or when it would end. 'Rations: A Very Peculiar History' looks at the measures the British government took to ensure the wellbeing of its people during wartime, and how the British public dealt with it. With some stealing, some hoarding, but most just trying to get by, it was one of the bleakest periods in British history. But there's a reason they called it 'the Blitz spirit' - this title features amazing tales of camaraderie and good humour in the face of bombs and hunger. Featuring incredible food-and-energy-saving recipes used at the time, along with quotes from survivors, 'Rations: A Very Peculiar History' will transport you back to a time when even Buckingham Palace and the Ritz hotel weren't above swapping a bit of venison for a bit of lobster.

Author : David Arscott
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 1908759283
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brighton, A Very Peculiar History written by David Arscott and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-27 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brighton: that curious master of reinvention - whether it's considered 'London-by-the-Sea' or 'England's San Francisco', it's certainly a city with a reputation for being on the edge. Delve deep into the weird and wonderful history of 'Brighthelmstone', and find out how this dreary fishing village became a dazzling playground for the louche and wealthy: from the fashionable Regency period to the age of DJs, Brighton has always been home to the proudly quirky. But it's not all sun, sea and a fish supper! Be sure to avoid the sleazy world of gang fights and murders as portrayed in Graham Greene's 'Brighton Rock', whilst ducking to miss the bottles hurled between the mods and the rockers during the famous beach battles. Fully exploring the ups and downs of a seaside town, it's 'Brighton - A Very Peculiar History'...with a bit of Hove on the side.