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Andrew Beattie

    Andrew Beattie
    Visitor's Guide Czechoslovakia
    Tales from the Middle Ages: The Angel Player
    The Winds Of Time
    Unlocking Innermost Thoughts
    The Rough Guide to Syria
    Following in the Footsteps of King Arthur
    • Scottish Highlands

      A Cultural History

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring the vibrant culture of the Scottish Highlands, this guide delves into the region's tumultuous history and its impact on local traditions. It highlights unique customs, folklore, and the enduring spirit of the Highland people, offering insights into their way of life. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of Highland identity and heritage, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Scotland's cultural landscape.

      Scottish Highlands2025
    • The collection captures the essence of love through a series of romantic poems, each reflecting on personal memories and emotions. The author delves into the intricacies of relationships, exploring themes of passion, longing, and nostalgia. Through evocative language and imagery, the poems invite readers to experience the beauty and complexity of romance, making it a heartfelt tribute to love's enduring power.

      The Winds Of Time2024
    • Set against the grim backdrop of 1349 England during the Black Death, the story follows Will Hunter and his troupe of traveling theatre players as they encounter Thomas Rose, a young boy with a mysterious past and a talent for magic tricks. Thomas claims he can help alleviate the suffering caused by the plague, raising questions about his true nature—whether he is a miraculous savior or a deceitful trickster. The narrative explores themes of hope, belief, and the search for truth in desperate times.

      Tales from the Middle Ages: The Angel Player2024
    • Guide to 38 graded day walks in Ticino, Switzerland, covering Lugano, Locarno (Lake Maggiore), Bellinzona and Biasca, and Airolo and the St Gotthard Pass. Routes for all abilities, ranging from 4km to 19km, highlight the best the Ticino countryside has to offer, from villages and lush valleys, to stunning mountains and gushing waterfalls.

      Walking in Ticino2023
    • In this collection, Andrew Beattie delves into the complexities of the human psyche, exploring themes of inner turmoil and self-reflection through evocative poetry. His work invites readers to engage with the nuances of thought and emotion, showcasing a deep understanding of the struggles that shape our experiences.

      Unlocking Innermost Thoughts2022
    • Richard III is King of England. Henry Tudor's invasion looms. Jack Broom thinks that war and politics have nothing to do with him. He is a simple apothecary's boy dreaming of becoming a surgeon - until soldiers mistake him for a boy of noble birth and he narrowly avoids being dragged to the Tower of London.

      The Secret in the Tower2022
    • This first in-depth study of Allied internment compares the detainment of Germans by all four occupying powers in the post-war period. It challenges common assumptions about divergent western and Soviet approaches to detainees, revealing how the process of denazification was more complex and severe than previously believed.

      Allied Internment Camps in Occupied Germany2021
    • The Rough Guide to Switzerland

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Gives the inside story on one of Europe's most touristed and least-known countries, debunking the myth that Switzerland in only for the rich and famous. Full coverage of all three linguistic regions (French, German and Italian) and the ski meccas across the country. Unbiased reviews of accommodation, restaurants nightlife for all budgets. Practical information on hiking, touring by car or public transport.

      The Rough Guide to Switzerland2018
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