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On 17 September 1944, during Operation Market Garden, the British Airborne Division was parachuted into the Netherlands to secure the bridge at Arnhem. This work presents an account of the part that UK and US troops played in their fight against German soldiers stationed in and around the city, in the Battle for Arnhem which ended on 25 September. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
Art Nouveau gave birth to some of the extraordinary, sensual buildings, objects and images. This guide tells how, from Glasgow to Chicago, the movement bloomed and flourished on various things from houses and objects d’art designed for clients to posters, and everyday goods. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
This revised guide tells the complete story of the Norman Conquest, from William’s claim to the throne to the impact of the Normans on Britain’s culture and landscape.
This classic Pitkin Guide includes illustrations from the Bayeux tapestry and a diagram of the armies and their struggles.
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William Shakespeare was England’s greatest bard. Yet who was this sublime genius? Where did this universal talent have its origins? This book explores Shakespeare’s modest origins and his life in Stratford-upon-Avon and then in London. He lived according to his text – a man of many parts and man for all the world. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
The Battle of Waterloo was one of the great British victories. This guide to the battlefield was written by one of the greatest experts on the Battle. This fascinating guide takes you around the battlefield, with descriptions of the piont of the battle fought there; it describes the situation before and after the battle; it looks at the weaponry – all supported by a detailed battle plan. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British and European history, heritage and travel.
With stunning photography by Sonia Halliday and Laura Lushington, this Pitkin Guide tells you about the windows and the men who maade them. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British and European art, history, heritage and travel
Oxford – an eclectic mix of the ancient university colleges, cobbled streets and dreaming spires. But also a modern city with theatres, galleries, bookshops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Today’s tourist can enjoy them all. A guide to help the Japanese visitor explore Oxford and its university – a city with over 40 ancient colleges tightly interwoven, each a part of the other. It looks at the ancient beauty of cobbled streets, neat quadrangles, bell towers and slim spires. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, including other titles in our popular City Guides series.
Set at the foot of the magnificent rolling Mendip Hills, Wells is the smallest city in England and one of the most beautiful in Britain. This excellent book, in English, French and German, will enhance your visit and be a very special souvenir to take home. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
