Seán Sheehan Book order

What was it like to be a castle resident in the Middle Ages?Young readers can discover the medieval world - from the rules of jousting to castle construction techniques - with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of chivalrous facts, informative illustrations, and photographs of important artifacts, this is a definitive guide to everything you ever needed to know about how people lived in the Middle Ages.Topicsdefense, sieges, daily living.Medieval markets and fairs, crafts, medicine, religion.Knights Templar, weapons and armor, horses.chivalry, training, the Crusades.Brought to life by eye-catching re-enactment photographs, this is a fantastic, fascinating read for children aged 8+.ABOUT THE Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Modern scholarship judges Herodotus to be a more complex writer than his past readers supposed. His Histories is now being read in ways that are seemingly incompatible if not contradictory. This volume interrogates the various ways the text of the Histories has been and can be read by scholars: as the seminal text of our Ur-historian, as ethnology, literary art and fable. Our readings can bring out various guises of Herodotus himself: an author with the eye of a travel writer and the mind of an investigative journalist; a globalist, enlightened but superstitious; a rambling storyteller but a prose stylist; the so-called 'father of history' but in antiquity also labelled the 'father of lies'; both geographer and gossipmonger; both entertainer and an author whom social and cultural historians read and admire. Guiding students chapter-by-chapter through approaches as fascinating and often surprising as the original itself, Sean Sheehan goes beyond conventional Herodotus introductions and instead looks at the various interpretations of the work, which themselves shed light on the original. With text boxes highlighting key topics and indices of passages, this volume is an essential guide for students whether reading Herodotus for the first time, or returning to revisit this crucial text for later research.

Described as the Mona Lisa literature and the world's first detective story, Sophocles' Oedipus the King is a major text from the ancient Greek world and an iconic work of world literature. This book covers the afterlife of the play in depth and provides a comprehensive guide to further reading for students.

A Place in History looks at some of the most famous and iconic sites in modern history. The books in this series also explore the wider history of the particular era of event with which each site is linked, be it World War II, the Cold War, the Holocaust, or the War on Terror. Auschwitz examines the history of the infamous Nazi death camp-how it came to be built and how it was used. The book places the story of Auschwitz in the wider context of the Holocaust, explaining the origins of Nazi policies towards the Jews and describing the ghettos, the mass shootings, and the network of death camps in occupied Poland. In conclusion, it shows how Auschwitz is remembered today. Book jacket.

The narrative follows Jack Sheehan, a West Cork farmer, as he reflects on his life spent on the same farm over eight decades. It captures his early struggles in the 1920s and 1930s, the challenges of farm management in the 1950s, and adaptations to societal changes in the 1970s. The story highlights the transformation of traditional farming from a cherished family legacy to a market commodity. Unique source materials, including Jack's diaries and original color photographs, enrich this poignant account of rural life and its evolution.

The poetry of Tony Harrison is discussed from his early work in the 1970s through to poems on the legacy of the two Gulf Wars, and his status as Britain's greatest living poet is affirmed.

A travel guide to Ireland, land of ancient myths and hi-tech ambitions. The best sights. Mountains, murals and monasteries. Where to eat, sleep and drink. Pubs, peat bogs and poets. Doing the Dingle and walking the Sheep's Head Way. The pirate queen and the king of excuses. Full color maps. and Mexico including places to eat, sleep and drink.

The island of Borneo - the third largest island in the world - conjures up images of a vast green tropical wilderness harbouring orang-utans, proboscis monkeys, exotic pitcher plants and the indigenous rhinoceros hornbill. From the Sepilok Oran-Utan Sanctuary in Sabah to the Omar Ali Saifiddien Mosque in Brunei; from lavishly decorated temples to rustic villages, life in Borneo is one of peaceful multi-culturalism. Chapters cover the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, the the oil-rich sultanate of Brunei and the huge Indonesian state of Kalimantan, which covers almost three-quarters of the island. From the unforgettable landscapes and idyllic beaches to the broad smiles of the local people, Borneo is a place few visitors leave without taking a little piece away in their hearts.

This lavishly illustrated guide captures the diversity of this ever popular holiday destination - from historical attrations to jungles and stunning beaches.

This practical pocket guide to Copenhagen focuses on its appeal in terms of culture, cuisine and entertainment. Size-wise, the city and its surroundings are perfect for a short break. The guide provides an informative and entertaining package of ideas and suggestions to make the most of any trip.