Cawthorne Nigel
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A Brief History of Robin Hood
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Cawthorne Nigel
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2010
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DjVu, 352 страницы, 14.08 МБ
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The story of Robin Hood contains compelling narratives of crusades and outlaws and has become a symbol for justice in an unjust world. Robin Hood became a hero over the centuries and has been immortalized in books, art, and movies, as well as a figure of admiration, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. This Brief History explores the truth behind the myths and the realities behind the images, and reveals an unexpected story that hits close to home.
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1276
 anarho
24 июля 2011
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The Strange Laws of Old England
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Cawthorne Nigel
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2013
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PDF, 272 страницы, 8.16 МБ
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Did you know that: It's against the law to check into a hotel in London under assumed names for the purpose of lovemaking? Under a statute of Edwards II all whales washed up on the shore belong to the monarch? Under a Tudor law Welshmen are not allowed into the city of Chester after dark? In THE STRANGE LAWS OF OLD ENGLAND, Nigel Cawthorne unearths an extraordinary collection of the most bizarre and arcane laws that have been enacted over the centuries. Some of the laws, incredibly, are still in force. It is still illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament in a suit of armour... This elegant and amusing book is perfect for everyone fascinated by the eccentric history of these islands.
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988
radius
28 мая 2016
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Brief History Of Sherlock Holmes
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Cawthorne Nigel
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2011
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DOC, 420 страниц, 1.00 МБ
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Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887, Sherlock Holmes appears in four novels and fifty-six short stories. Although Holmes was not the first literary detective, he continues to have a perennial allure as the ultimate sleuth. As Holmes is being re-introduced to a new audience through TV and film, Cawthorne introduces the general reader to Holmes and his creator Arthur Conan Doyle. He gives a full biography of author as well as his creation, including his resurrection following his unlikely death at the hands of arch enemy, Moriarty. Cawthorne also surveys the world of Holmes, looking at Victorian crime, the real characters behind Dr Watson and Inspector Lestrade, as well as the world on the doorstep of 22b Baker Street.
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admin
21 октрября 2014
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A Brief Guide to J: R. R. Tolkien
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Daedalus Books
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Автор: Cawthorne Nigel
Издательство: Daedalus Books, 2012
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DjVu, 278 страниц, 11.12 МБ
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A very readable companion, this Brief Guide includes everything J.R.R. Tolkien: a brief biography, a critical view of Tolkien and what the literati think of him, his profession as a linguist, how Beowulf and other works influenced him, how he invented the nomenclatures and languages for Middle-earth, and much more.
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1009
timuras
07 апреля 2016
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