Pears - History 1

Clive Pearson takes us on an engaging whirlwind tour of the fifty-three men and three women who have so far held the office of Prime Minister. We discover how they got to the top of the greasy pole ……続きを見る

Our streets are enriched by a huge variety of objects, from water fountains and horse troughs to post boxes, signposts and more. Collectively, these objects are known as street furniture. From Roman……続きを見る

When cricket was democratised and taken up more widely in the nineteenth century, the pavilion became an essential item for every cricket club. Pavilions provide the necessary facilities – changing ……続きを見る

The Story of the American Merchant Marine by John Randolph Spears is a comprehensive historical account that traces the evolution, triumphs, and tribulations of the American merchant marine from its……続きを見る

The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire describes and explains the creation, maintenance and eventual demise of the Soviet regime across post-1945 Eastern Europe. Balancing internal factors such as r……続きを見る

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This is the simplest tale in the world. Two people meet and fall in love. But the route which brought Larissa Salmina and Francis Haskell to a backstreet Venetian restaurant in 1962 was anything but……続きを見る

"History of Greenland: From Inuit Roots to Modern Autonomy" is a captivating and comprehensive exploration of Greenland's rich history. From the earliest Inuit settlers to the present day, this book……続きを見る

History of North Africa: The Fascinating Story From Ancient Empires to Modern Nations explores the diverse history of one of the world’s most captivating regions. This comprehensive book explores th……続きを見る

"East Africa History Unveiled" explores untold stories of the continent's heart, thus uncovering the complex fabric of civilizations, empires, and events that have molded East Africa. From the ancie……続きを見る

UAE and Yemen History: Chronicles of the South and the Gulf takes you on an extraordinary journey through the intertwined histories of two pivotal nations in the Arabian Peninsula. From the bustling……続きを見る

Qatar History: From Desert Tribes to Modern Nation offers a captivating journey through the transformation of a once-isolated desert region into a thriving global powerhouse. This meticulously resea……続きを見る

"Serbia History Unveiled: The Fascinating Story of the Old Rascia Society" takes you on an enthralling journey through the centuries. This meticulously researched book explores Serbia's complex hist……続きを見る

The Georgian Legacy Unveiled captures the essence of a nation shaped by ancient civilizations, traditions, and transformative moments that define its heritage. From the legendary Kingdom of Colchis ……続きを見る

The articles in The World of the Indian Ocean, 1500-1800 describe the activities of people living on the coasts of the Indian Ocean, generously defined, during the early modern period. Most are base……続きを見る

"Cuba History Unveiled" is an engaging book about Cuba's transformation from a Spanish colony to an independent republic. This meticulously written book explores the nuances of Cuba's past and sheds……続きを見る

William Pearson is a retired design engineer who for much of his life has been an amateur historian and archaeologist. Articles by him on these subjects have appeared in the journals of various soci……続きを見る

A Children's book about The Vikings, The Vikings were a group of Scandinavian seafaring warriors, explorers, and traders who lived from the late eighth to early eleventh centuries. Known for their i……続きを見る

“The most authoritative, important book on Stonehenge to date.”ーKirkus, starred review Stonehenge stands as an enduring link to our prehistoric ancestors, yet the secrets it has guarded for thousan……続きを見る

A Church Times Book of the Year 2024 'Essential reading' John Bradshaw, author of In Defence of Dogs 'Fascinating' Telegraph 'Funny, irreverent and enthusiastic, [Pearson] parades his love for all t……続きを見る

Which Scottish anti-slavery campaigner lost a son in a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp during the American Civil War? Was the enemy of Scotland's first 'freedom fighter' not England, but ancient Ro……続きを見る

The music ceased. For a full minute the many dancers stood as the dance had left them, stranded, so to speak, upon the polished floor of the ballroom, clapping their white-gloved hands in what seeme……続きを見る

In this first chapter I propose to extol the Egyptologist who works abroad in the field, in contrast to him who studies at home in the museum; for, in reading over the papers collected into this vol……続きを見る

In "The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia," John Randolph Spears explores the often-misunderstood socio-economic landscape of this remote region during th……続きを見る

How did the Irish independence movement lead directly to the invention of the modern submarine? Who was the Irish 'Queen' of Paraguay whose delusions of grandeur caused the destruction of her adopte……続きを見る

**I couldn’t put this book down. Although harrowing at times, Lesley’s indomitable spirit shines through. What an inspiration, what a book!' Katie Fforde 'More extraordinary than any plot twist in P……続きを見る

It was through this empowering of naval officers to enforce the acts of trade and navigation that the first sea-fight of the Revolution occurred. A vessel of warーpresumably a shipーhad been station……続きを見る

I know a young man who declares that after reading a certain explorer’s description of a journey across the burning Sahara, he found to his amazement that his nose was covered with freckles. The rea……続きを見る

A knife adorned with a swastika and an eagle's head … As a young boy, Joseph Pearson was terrified of the weapon hanging from a hook in his grandfather's basement, a trophy seized from the enemy in ……続きを見る

Andrew Green, who died in 2004, was for sixty years one of Britain's most active and best-known ghost-hunters. The Daily Telegraph famously christened him 'the Spectre Inspector'. The author of best……続きを見る