Explore the inner workings of 17th century English politics with this fascinating collection of letters. The Nicholas Papers offer a glimpse into the world of Sir Edward Nicholas, a key figure in the court of Charles I. With insightful commentary and informative introductions, this book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the political landscape of early modern England.
Stories for Winter is a collection of short stories that take their
inspiration from this cold, snowy season, whether it's winter holidays,
weather-related predicaments or seasonal celebrations.
Featuring illuminated illustrations from Froissart's manuscripts, this republished work emphasizes the historical significance of the original text. The book has been meticulously reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, making it accessible for contemporary readers. By preserving this important piece of history in a modern format, the aim is to keep its legacy alive for future generations.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been carefully selected by scholars for its importance, reflecting key themes and ideas that have shaped human understanding and history.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Literary Christmas is a seasonal anthology collecting poems, short stories
and prose extracts by some of the greatest poets and writers in the English
language. With a new cover by Sinem Erkas.
A medieval A to Z with letters from the collections of the British Library to colour in.Before the invention of the printing press, books were written out by hand, and were priceless objects. The most precious books were illuminated with gold or with bright colours. Initial letters were often highlighted either as decoration or to mark an important passage.This new colouring book is packed with a series of intricate letters carefully selected from the extensive collection of the British Library. The letters are sourced from medieval charters and seals, historical and literary manuscripts, from Virgil to Chaucer and Royal Statutes to the Book of Psalms. Each of the original letters is reproduced in colour, so that you can decide whether you prefer to choose your own colours, or to use the colours that the artist intended. With key facts about each of the letters and their source, this is the perfect book for history buffs and colouring-in fans alike.
