The second volume of this spellbinding anthology features some of the most gripping, fantastical and entrancing tales from Roman mythology, including the story of how Rome was saved by some geese from an invasion of Gauls and the tale of the kidnapping of the Sabine women....

The first volume of this spellbinding anthology features some of the most gripping, fantastical and entrancing tales from Roman mythology, including the adventures of Aeneas after his escape from Troy and the story of how Romulus and Remus were raised by a wolf to become the first rulers of Rome....

Children can join loveable dog Doodle McDoodle on an entertaining tour of Scotland, taking in it\"s many sights and sounds, and its rich history, as they complete all manner of exciting puzzles and games....

Just when you thought it was safe to take a sneak peek into your stocking, it\"s Christmas: A Very Peculiar History! Taking an unbiased view of the myth and mystery surrounding the origins of the yuletide season, Christmas: A Very Peculiar History......

Scotland! The home of the clans. All around the world, people of Scots heritage proudly claim their \\\"own\\\" clan membership, name, tartan, ancestral home territory etc etc. To them and to others, the very mention of the word inspires dramatic,......

Scotland: A Very Peculiar History - Volume 2 is the concluding part of a lively and informative account of the vibrant history of Scotland, from the beginnings of Stewart rule up to modern day Scotland. Celebrating the cultural and historic......

From its earliest inhabitants up to the beginnings of Stewart rule, \\\"Scotland: A Very Peculiar History - Volume 1\\\" is a lively and informative account of the chequered (or rather, \\\"tartaned\\\") history of Scotland. Detailing grisly......

The spread of female suffrage is one of the success stories of the 20th century, but it was not achieved without a great deal of hardship. Eyewitnesses tell the story from both sides of the Atlantic, and we learn that even today there is still some......

Tartan! Ah, the very symbol of Scotland! The ancient garb of the warlike Scots. Created amid rugged Highland hills, a proud beacon of national independence and individual clan loyalty. Skilfully hand-crafted in designs passed down over the centuries;......

You are the son of a senior servant living in England in the 1400s. Instead of following in your father\"s footsteps and becoming a servant, you\"d much rather become a knight! During your training, you will discover the tools of the trade,......

The invention of clocks and calendars has been very important in shaping the progress of human civilisation. This book tells their story, from early timekeeping methods and devices, and the formation of the modern Western calendar, to the creation of......

You are Christopher Columbus, the explorer who accidentally discovered America. Follow Columbus struggles to finance his journeys, his sometimes infamous behaviour and his final lonely days. You Wouldn\"t Want To Be is a constantly-growing library......

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