Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Ancient Greece Crime and Punishment Ancient Greece Crime and Punishment Richard Dargie The Ancient Greeks took crime seriously, and citizens were expected to know the laws of the city. The worst crimes were punished with banishment or death. Any citizen could accuse another of a crime … OL15189310W
Knights and castles Knights and castles Richard Dargie Traces the history of knights from the early middle ages through the end of the fifteenth century, with information on their training, duties, the castles they lived in, and their role in medieval so… OL1824339W
Crowns, parliaments and people, 1500-1750 Crowns, parliaments and people, 1500-1750 Richard Dargie The 'A History of Britain' series covers the period from the Roman conquest onwards, and explains the historic origins of our ethnic and cultural diversity. Eyewitness quotes and images of artefacts … OL21178766W
Medieval Britain 1066-1500 Medieval Britain 1066-1500 Richard Dargie Norman Conquest - Plantagenet empire - Black death. OL21627037W
Medieval Scotland Medieval Scotland Richard Dargie Covers Scottish history from the reign of Macbeth in the 11th century to around 1450, including the wars of independence and the exploits of Robert the Bruce. OL21774636W
Invaders and settlers Invaders and settlers Richard Dargie After 450 C.E., Germanic peoples arriving and settling in southern Britain changed the face of its landscape and culture. Invaders and settlers looks at the Anglo-Saxon and Celtic kingdoms that emerg… OL22125612W
History of Britain History of Britain Richard Dargie This is a concise but detailed and learned history that tracks the development of our country from prehistory to the present day. Each double-page spread deals with a different topic, making it easy … OL22157763W