Plantagenet Somerset Fry Books

'History of the World' shows how our common international history has evolved over thousands of years. Beginning with the evolution of the earth and the appearance of the first modern humans 40,000 years ago, the book charts the course of human history up to the present day. With equal treatment given to the five continents, this book is truly international in scope. Special attention has been paid to those parts of the world - notably South America and Oceania - whose history is often neglected. From this unique vantage point, 'History of the World' explores the common threads of history that link the world's peoples, and the contrasts.

Packed with full-color photographs of real artifacts, tools, and art from around the globe, as well as detailed illustrations of the people who lived in each era, this visual chronology of world history is an excellent tool for stirring interest in young readers.

This reference brings to life every aspect of castles and castle life: why and how they were built, the weapons that were used in them, their social life in ordinary and extraordinary times, their provisioning, their maintenance and their changing role in a continually evolving political climate.

Contains short illustrated biographies of the royal dynasties of England and Scotland describing the major events of each reign and the royal lineage of each monarch.

Profiles of 270 British men and women whose significant contributions to their country were also important to the general welfare and advancement of mankind.

Alba Iulia Cathedral, St. Sophia's Cathedral (Istanbul), St. Sophia's (Kiev), St. Isaac's Cathedral (Leningrad), St. Basil's Cathedral (Moscow), Cathedral of the Assumption (Vladimir), Cathedral of St. John the Devine (New York), St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York), Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul (Wahington Cathedral), Grace Cathedral (San Francisco), Mexico Cathedral, Brasilia Cathedral, Cuzco Cathedral (Peru).