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Free Download The Victorian House Explained (England’s Living History) by Trevor Yorke
English | November 28, 2011 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B006G1F4CQ | 127 pages | EPUB | 3.65 Mb
The Victorian house comes in all shapes, sizes and materials. The legacy of this hugely influential era can be found in every region of England, from the majestic rows of gleaming white terraces in WestLondon to the grid of red-brick houses in northern mill towns. Using his own drawings, diagrams and photographs, the author, Trevor Yorke, explains, in an easy to understand manner, all aspects of the Victorian house andprovides a definitive guide for those who are renovating, tracing the history of their own house or are simply interested in this notable period. The book provides a background to different phases of design throughout theVictorian age from the 1830s to the early 1900s. Various areas are considered in detail, including the layout and use of rooms; fixtures and fittings; sources of heat and lighting, domestic machinery such as kitchen ranges andlaundry equipment; and gardens and outbuildings. Also included is a quick reference guide with notes on dating houses, recommended books, places to visit and a glossary of the less familiar architectural terms.

Free Download J. B. Cullingworth, "Housing and Local Government: In England and Wales "
English | ISBN: 0367677903 | 2021 | 272 pages | EPUB | 788 KB
Originally published in 1966 and written at a time when UK housing policy was undergoing major changes, this volume provides a substantial historical introduction which outlines the development of housing policy in the UK from the mid 19th – mid 20th Centuries. Discussion of the administrative framework, the powers of local housing authorities, housing standards, finance and the improvement of older housing follows. Other issues covered include the social aspects of housing and the role of the state and the objectives of state action.

Free Download Leaf Peeping in New England (American Travel Series) by Brian Lawrenson
English | September 27, 2016 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B01LYNICSG | 77 pages | EPUB | 2.35 Mb
: The "fall" in New England is truly unique, rivalled only in small areas of Japan. This is the story of our three week tour of the New England states in September/October 2015. We toured the Maine Coast, ate lobsters, and visited its quaint coastal villages, then we motored through New Hampshire to spend a wonderful week in the mountains of Vermont. Here we had the very best of the "fall" – a magnificent kaleidoscope of autumn colours. Following route 100 south we arrived at the Atlantic seaport of Mystic then spent another week exploring this picturesque and historic coastline. We visited Rhode Island, toured the mansions of Newport and explored the landing places of the Pilgrims in 1620 – Cape Cod and Plymouth.

Free Download Charles Leddy-Owen, "Nationalism, Inequality and England’s Political Predicament "
English | ISBN: 1138086576 | 2019 | 178 pages | EPUB | 1028 KB
Based on fine-grained ethnographic research in an English city, this book offers a highly original perspective on England’s contemporary political predicament. It argues that some of the most influential academic accounts of the country’s current political situation, particularly those focusing on culture or racism, have neglected the key role of nationalism as an often unspoken, banal political principle and framing ideology. Suggesting that economic inequalities remain the key causal ingredient of English political life and, crucially, that these are being interpreted by individuals in relation to a nationalist/cosmopolitan ideological axis, the author argues that any effective, progressive political future will require a reinvigorated sense of political community. Proposing a politics that will promote both nationhood

Free Download England and Europe in the Reign of Henry III (1216-1272) By Ifor W. Rowlands
2018 | 264 Pages | ISBN: 0754604675 | PDF | 63 MB
The close political, economic and cultural ties that developed between England and its neighbours were a defining feature of the rule of Henry III, which permeated nearly all levels of society from the king and his barons to the Church and merchants, artisans and fortune hunters. They were evident both in the high politics of Henry III, as well as in the more general cultural developments, as can be seen in the French architecture, Italian masonry and German goldwork of Westminster Abbey. They can likewise be traced with regard to individuals such as Simon de Montfort, whose family was active in the Holy Land, Languedoc, Northern France and England. In short, thirteenth century England formed part of a broader European cultural, political and economic commonwealth. The essays that form this volume demonstrate the variety and strength of these contacts between England and her neighbours during Henry’s reign, and by seeking to place Henry’s England within a broader geographical and thematic range, will contribute to a broader understanding of England’s place within thirteenth century Europe.

Free Download Courting India: Seventeenth-Century England, Mughal India, and the Origins of Empire by Nandini Das
English | April 4th, 2023 | ISBN: 163936322X | 400 pages | True EPUB | 32.49 MB
A profound and ground-breaking approach to one of the most important encounters in the history of colonialism: the British arrival in India in the early seventeenth century.

Free Download Prophecy, Politics and Place in Medieval England: From Geoffrey of Monmouth to Thomas of Erceldoune By Victoria Flood
2016 | 252 Pages | ISBN: 1843844478 | PDF | 9 MB
The period from the twelfth century to the Wars of the Roses witnessed a dominant tradition of secular prophecy engaged with high political affairs, which this book charts, discussing the production of prophetic texts forecastingthe rule of the whole of Britain by the kings of England. It draws on the prophetic works of familiar authors and names, such as Geoffrey of Monmouth and Thomas of Erceldoune, alongside previously unpublished manuscript material, to study identity formation among medieval political elites. Alongside English prophetic texts, the author explores competing visions of the British future produced in Wales and Scotland, with which English prophetic authors entered into an overt dialogue; this was a cross-border exchange which in many ways shaped the development of this deeply influential discourse. Prophecy is revealed to be a dynamic arena for literary exchange, where alternative imaginings of the future sovereignty of Britain vied for acceptance, and compelled decision making at the highest political levels.Dr Victoria Flood is Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern Literature at the University of Birmingham

Free Download British History: 4 In 1 History Of England, Scotland, Wales And Northern Ireland (Audiobook)
English | ISBN: 9781839382604 | 2023 | 10 hours and 52 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 298 MB
Author: A.J. Kingston
Narrator: A.I. Madison
Explore the key events, people, and ideas that have shaped England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland over the centuries. This comprehensive and engaging book provides a detailed overview of the history of these four nations, from the earliest settlements to the modern-day era of Brexit. With a wealth of primary and secondary sources at their disposal, the authors provide a rich and detailed account of the historical developments that have made the British Isles the complex and diverse region it is today. Organized chronologically, the book covers key periods such as the Middle Ages, the Tudor and Stuart eras, the Industrial Revolution, and the two World Wars. It also explores contemporary issues facing the four nations, including the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the rise of Scottish and Welsh nationalism, and the impact of Brexit on the future of the UK.

Free Download Gordon Pentland, "Liberty, Property and Popular Politics: England and Scotland, 1688-1815. Essays in Honour of H. T. Dickinson"
English | ISBN: 1474405673 | 2015 | 256 pages | EPUB, PDF | 1077 KB + 5 MB
Few scholars can claim to have shaped the historical study of the long eighteenth century more profoundly than Professor H. T. Dickinson, who, until his retirement in 2006, held the Sir Richard Lodge Chair of British History at the University of Edinburgh. This volume, based on contributions from Professor Dickinson’s students, friends and colleagues from around the world, offers a range of perspectives on eighteenth-century Britain and provides a tribute to a remarkable scholarly career.

Free Download All the Wide Border: Wales, England and the Places Between (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0BTJBGJKN | 2023 | 11 hours and 15 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 279 MB
Author: Mike Parker
Narrator: Mike Parker
A funny, warm and timely meditation on identity and belonging, following the scenic route along the England-Wales border: Britain’s deepest faultline. There is a line on the map: to one side Wales, small, rugged and stubborn; the other England, crucible of the most expansionist culture the world has ever seen. It is a line that has been dug, debated, defined and defended for twenty centuries. All the Wide Border is a personal journey through the places, amongst the people, and across the divides of the border between England and Wales. Taking in some of our loveliest landscapes, and our darkest secrets, this is a region of immeasurable wonder and interest. It is there that the deepest roots and thorniest paradoxes of Britishness lie. The border between the countries, even as a concept, is ragged, jagged and many-layered.