The Life and Times of Lady Elizabeth Foster Afterwards Duchess of Devons
Bess was the other Duchess, Georgiana's best friend, who with Georgiana and her husband, William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, formed the infamous menage a trois at Devonshire house
This collection of essays by dancers, scholars of ethnochoreology, dance studies, drama studies, cultural studies, literature, and architecture explores Irish-German connections through dancein choreographic processes and on stage, in literary texts, photography, dance documentation, film, and architecture since the 1920s.
LEJOG end-to-end on quiet roads and traffic-free paths
A concise guide to cycling the length of Britain, from Land's End to John O' Groats (or vice versa). As well as describing an optimal safer route of around 1000 miles, there is helpful advice on how to get to and from the start and finish, accommodation options and facilities, plus tips on how to prepare for the challenge.
• Insights into the people, culture and traditions
• Advice on adapting to the local environment
• Essential information on the city’s history, traditions, beliefs, etiquette, cuisine and leisure activities
• Suggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experience
• Hints on how to do business
• Useful list of words and phrases and a ......
Masonic Involvement in Murder, Treason and Scandal
Crime and the Craft reveals that the Freemasons have been involved in treason, murder, conspiracy, fraud, and scandal for the last 400 years. Nearly every famous case investigated by Scotland Yard-including Jack the Ripper, Dr Crippen, the Great Train Robbery, and the Kray Twins-is shown to have Masonic involvement, for good or bad.
When the British and Canadians landed in Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, they were accompanied by specialized armored vehicles that had the job of removing German obstacles and mines from the invasion beaches.
US-British Engagement with Islam since the European Colonial Period
This book is an exploration of the perceptions of the American and British governments about Islam and Muslims based upon their experiences over the past two centuries.
Andrew Mumford challenges the notion of a "special relationship" between the United States and United Kingdom in diplomatic and military affairs, the most vaunted and, he says, exaggerated of associations in the post-1945 era. Though they are allies to be sure, national self-interest and domestic politics have often undercut their relationship.
Andrew Mumford challenges the notion of a "special relationship" between the United States and United Kingdom in diplomatic and military affairs, the most vaunted and, he says, exaggerated of associations in the post-1945 era. Though they are allies to be sure, national self-interest and domestic politics have often undercut their relationship.
