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Exploring the rich heritage of Kentucky, the narrative delves into its Iroquois roots and the significance of its name, meaning "Land of Tomorrow." The book captures the essence of the state's renowned bluegrass, horse racing, and bourbon culture, while also reflecting on the beauty of its landscapes and the complexities of its political landscape. Through vivid descriptions and historical context, it paints a portrait of a place where nature and culture intertwine, inviting readers to appreciate the unique character of Kentucky.

Introduces more than one thousand historically important sites from around the world and discusses what makes each one so unique.

A guide to Britain's monarchs and their chequered histories, from pre-Roman times onwards. It explores lives and personalities of each monarch, their involvement in and effect on events in their reign. It provides information on the spirit, traditions and innovations of the nation at the time, including politics, arts, architecture and fashions.

"Kings & Queens is packed with stories and is brimming with wonderful images. More than 500 photographs, paintings, illustrations and archive objects make this not only an essential reference works, but also a beautiful book that will bring pleasure as well as providing information."--BOOK JACKET.

A new edition of this reference guide to 100 spectacular buildings, monuments, natural wonders and triumphs of engineering from around the world. Full of beautiful photographs, this volume is a tantalising invitation to travel to see these sights first hand.

100 of the world's most spectacular monuments are described in this book. Enigmatic megaliths, such as Stonehenge in England and the Easter Island statues in the Pacific, invite conjecture but have not yielded up their age-old secrets.

This book contains 9,000 entries, describing Britain's towns, cities and most interesting villages and hamlets. All Britain's counties are profiled and there are special features on famous people, kings and queens, prehistoric sites, and much more.

Cavendish, Richard. Prehistoric England. London, Guild Puiblishing, 1983. 20 cm x 27.5 cm. 152 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Includes the following Introduction - England Before the Romans, The West Country, The South, London and the South-East, The Heart of England, Thames and Chilterns, The Eastern Counties, The North Midlands, Yorkshire and the North-East, and the North-West. Illustrated throughout both in colour and in black and white.