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A teenaged boy and his grandfather travel across America to attend that last great reunion of Civil War veterans, at Gettysburg in 1938, where secrets and lies are revealed about the old man's past. Perhaps he was not the hero his grandson thought, but he still has a valuable treasure to reveal, which will shed intriguing light on the war and his part in it."--Page 4 of cover.

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This is a story of ambition, deceit, venom and what turned out to be very expensive skulduggery.It depicts a major story that has rumbled on in the press since 2018, about the scandal surrounding the attempt by his College to remove and sack the Very Reverend Dr Martyn Percy, the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.At one level this reads like a very pacey crime novel - packed with detail which most people will deem unbelievable. The College spent �...

A brilliant narrative investigation into the 1920s case that inspired Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers and Margery Allingham.

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Amidst the turbulence and invasions, upheaval and dissent that characterise British history, one thing has remained remarkably stable. Although there are other monarchies, Britain's Crown stands out due to the continuity of its traditions, and its ability to adapt... In this sprightly commentary on the Crown's 1, 800-year-long story, Stephen Bates provides a dazzling insight into Royal custom and ritual, whilst depicting the individuals behind...

A brilliant narrative investigation into the 1920s case that inspired Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers and Margery Allingham

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The story behind the 1940s Commission on Freedom of the Press--groundbreaking then, timelier than ever now

This issue of Quaderns, Catalonia's renowned architectural magazine, examines the relationship between architecture and food. A series of articles addresses how food--including supply, waste, the growing popularity of prepared food delivered at home, fast food and eating on the street--influences public and domestic architecture.

A gripping account of the murders committed by Dr William Palmer, the 'Prince of Poisoners', and his dramatic trial

A kaleidoscopic picture of British society in the year of the Battle of Waterloo, evoking the sights, sounds and smells of a defining moment in modern British history.

A fascinating, in-the-round portrait of Britain in 1846, a nation on the brink of economic and social change as the Industrial Revolution deepened its impact.

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This lavish volume invites the reader into the glamorous fashions of the 1920s. To coincide with the release of the film The Great Gatsby, we are pleased to offer Jazz Age Fashion at a new lower price. This stunning volume highlights the best of the collection, scaling the heights of Jazz Age fashion with chapters on sequined dresses, cocktail wear, bridge coats, opera coats, evening jackets, and house coats. With sumptuous still-life photogra...

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A set of antique photographic plates is the key to uncovering hidden truths of the Civil War, Great Depression, and 9/11 eras in this "unflinching" novel (Publishers Weekly). A teenage boy and his grandfather travel across America to attend that last great reunion of Civil War veterans at Gettysburg in 1938, where secrets and lies are revealed about the old man's past. Perhaps he was not the hero his grandson thought, but he still has a valu...

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