Richard Tames Books

This volume describes a plethora of changes to daily life during the 20th century. It looks at how scientific and technological innovations, allied with changing attitudes, have helped reshape daily lives.

Part of the reader's digest Journey into the past series. This volume looks into the pioneers.

Step back in time to ancient Greece and discover the spectacular achievements of an adventurous civilization. Delve into everyday life to find out what the Greeks ate, where they lived and what clothes were fashionable. Find out about the gods they worshipped, the heroes they admired and the politicians who made history. A selection of 15 practical projects helps to bring the past alive - reconstruct the Parthenon, make a comic mask and learn the Ancient Greek alphabet. The projects are shown in specially-commissioned step-by-step photography and will make learning stimulating, exciting and fun, either at home or in the classroom.

The Traveller's History series is designed for travellers who want more historical background on the country they are visiting than can be found in a tour guide. Each volume offers a complete and authoritative history of the country from the earliest times up to the present day. A Gazetteer cross-referenced to the main text pinpoints the historical importance of sights and towns. Illustrated with maps and line drawings, this literate and lively series makes ideal before -you-go reading, and is just as handy tucked into suitcase or backpack.

Delving into Oxford's rich history, the book explores its origins from Roman times through the Anglo-Saxon era, highlighting its significance in medieval England. It chronicles the establishment of various colleges, the city's role as the Royalist capital during the Civil War, and its subsequent recovery and development into the 21st century. This comprehensive account offers insights into the evolution of one of the world's most renowned academic cities.

Examines the role of apartheid in the history of South Africa, key figures involved, and how this system eventually ended.

Recounts the life of William Adams, an English sailor who was shipwrecked in Japan in 1600 and discusses this influence on Japanese history

This entertaining and fact-packed guide provides all the information you'll need to travel back in time to Elizabethan London - a booming city of courtiers, cutthroats, merchants, beggars, lawyers, dramatists, apprentices and adventurers. Find out the best way to the capital and where to stay. Saunter over London Bridge, with its hundreds of shops and houses. Glimpse Her Majesty at Whitehall, Europe's largest palace. Watch the finest plays and players at the Rose Theatre, and marvel at the bustle of business in the Royal Exchange. Go down to Greenwich to stand on the deck of the Golden Hind, the ship that Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world. This intriguingly addictive guide provides all you need to know to sightsee, shop and meet the famous in the capital of a nation stirring to greatness.

The name of Robert Adam is equated with taste, style and elegance. As visionary in the decoration of interiors as he was ingenious in the design of exteriors, Adam was more often responsible for the renovation, alteration or completion of existing buildings than for the creation of entirely new ones.

A Traveller's History of London aims to bring London's past alive to the resident, traveller and student, to reveal the city's hidden treasures and forgotten places and guide the reader to the sights and sites that can still be seen and enjoyed.

This book tells you all about the earliest civilizations. Although these early civilizations ended long ago, what they did still affects us today.

Knowledge Masters is packed with hundreds of interesting facts, illustrations and diagrams for everything you need to know. This Big Book of History covers a fantastic range of related topics, is a perfect tool for learning and fact finding or for anyone who has an interest in History Knowledge Masters is packed with hundreds of interesting facts, illustrations and diagrams for everything you need to know. This Big Book of History covers a fantastic range of related topics, is a perfect tool for learning and fact finding or for anyone who has an interest in History

The name `Bloomsbury' brings to mind the Bloomsbury Group of artists, the British Museum and the squares which once housed people and publishers. Bloomsbury can claim to be the first London suburb built after the Great Fire. Bloomsbury Square and then Bedford Square were models for many that came afterwards as London spread westwards and northwards. Many institutions, some famous, were established here. They were joined by a group of individuals who found Bloomsbury just what they needed while they made their fame and fortunes. 218 illustrations.

This informal history covers 1,000 years, beginning with the last great epic of the Anglo-Saxons, 'The Battle of Maldon', and ending with the departure of American troops to liberate Europe in 1944.

Historisch overzicht in woord en beeld van het dagelijks leven in de twintigste eeuw.

Avec 100 infos à connaître sur les pirates, embarquez-vous pour des aventures palpitantes dans le monde de la piraterie. Le voyage commence par une trépidante bataille navale, puis conduit les enfants dans l'univers fascinant de la vie quotidienne des pirates à travers les âges. 100 faits numérotés, accompagnés de magnifiques illustrations, plongeront les jeunes lecteurs dans une aventure irrésistible de bout en bout, racontée avec humour grâce à des détails et dessins amusants. Les jeunes esprits curieux y apprécieront les quiz et les activités permettant par exemple de créer un pavillon de pirates, de s'habiller comme un corsaire ou de suivre les indices sur leur propre carte au trésor !