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Historical Books

Usborne offer historical events from the last century. A selection of books set out in an easy to read and understand format giving an informative read.


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Battlefields of the Civil War, National Geographic
Historical map detailing the Civil War Battlefields measuring 73cm x 57cm
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Discovering London Curiosities
Curiosity is the desire to know or learn, inquisitiveness about trifles or other people's affairs, a curious matter or investigation, a vanity, a curious detail or feature. This book will introduce readers to a London so full of curiosities of all those d ...
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Discovering Off-beat Walks in London
The busy streets of London have been traversed for centuries and many a Londoner or tourist may feel that they are familiar with all the capital has to offer. Yet the eight walks described in this volume reveal more than even the most seasoned commuter or ...
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Discovering Subterranean London
This book is the first concise guide to the hidden world of underground London. Informative, authoritative and richly illustrated, this volume takes you on a subterranean tour of the many remarkable constructions that few even knew existed. Some of the in ...
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Escape from England - Including the Escape from the Siege of Tsingtao Back to Europe
In either World War, only one German escaped from mainland Britain: Gunther Pluschow. "Escape From England" tells his story - and of his previous escape halfway round the world to get back to Europe.;But this book is special for more reasons tha ...
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London Street Names
Piccadilly, Pall Mall, Old Bailey, Houndsditch and Crutched Friars are some of the unusual London street names that must puzzle those who use them daily as much as they puzzle the tourist. How did they arise, and what do they mean? This book explains thes ...
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Roman Britain - Ordnance Survey
Format:Sheet map, folded
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The Blitz - Usborne
Recommended Age 8+ A thrilling collection of true stories about the Blitz of 1940 for modern young readers. Recounts the fascinating stories of ordinary Londoners who experienced the Blitz, including firefighters, fighter pilots and children evacuated ...
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The First World War - Usborne
Recommended Age 9+ A comprehensive guide to the first major conflict of the twentieth century. Explains the causes and effects of the war around the world as well as the day-to-day realities of life in the trenches. Thought-provoking and accessible, ...
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The World Wars - Usborne
Recommended Age 8+ A comprehensive guide to the two major conflicts of the twentieth century: The First and Second World Wars. Covers all aspects of each of the wars, including their causes and effects, major battles, the realities of life on the front li ...
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Visits to the Kings - GeoMarketing
A journey back to the 500 - year History of the Joseon Dynasty Guidebook of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty written by Lee Byeongyu Three Dimensional (3D) Illustrated Map of The Tombs of Joseon Dynasty Included English Version
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