British Sources of Information


Book Description

This comprehensive and versatile reference source will be a most important tool for anyone wishing to seek out information on virtually any aspect of British affairs, life and culture. The resources of a detailed bibliography, directory and journals listing are combined in this single volume, forming a unique guide to a multitude of diverse topics - British politics, government, society, literature, thought, arts, economics, history and geography. Academic subjects as taught in British colleges and universities are covered, with extensive reading lists of books and journals and sources of information for each discipline, making this an invaluable manual.




The National Trust Historical Atlas of Britain


Book Description

This illustrated history of the development of British society looks particularly at the properties of the National Trust and the National Trust for Scotland. These include Avebury in Wiltshire, Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire and Kellie Castle in Fife. The text includes cameo pieces on life at Chedworth Roman Villa in Gloucestershire, monasticism at Mount Grace Priory and the medieval diet, while maps help convey historical and archaeological information with clarity.




Images of Prehistory


Book Description

"A collection of atmospheric images of Britain's prehistoric past and a showcase for the work of one of the country's leading landscape photographers."--Dust jacket.







A Distant Prospect of Wessex: Archaeology and the Past in the Life and Works of Thomas Hardy.


Book Description

Martin Davies examines Thomas Hardy's involvement with the past and the role it plays in his life and literary work. Hardy's life encompasses the transformation of archaeology out of mere antiquarianism into a fully scientific discipline. He observed this process at first hand, and its impact on his aesthetic and philosophical scheme was profound.







Handbook for British and Irish Archaeology


Book Description

A one-stop, truly comprehensive, dedicated and reliable sourcebook for archaeology.




Sacred Wells


Book Description

Sacred Wells is an in depth study of springs, wells and waters that have been venerated from California to Cornwall, Russia to Australia. Tales of faeries, black hounds, hauntings and miraculous cures are explored. Many of these sites are still locations for religious festivals and ritual, unchanging for hundreds of years. The book is illustrated with photos taken by the author.




A Visitor's Guide to A History of Britain


Book Description

"A companion to the acclaimed BBC/History Channel series"--Cover.




The Past in Contemporary Society: Then, Now


Book Description

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.