For readers with family ties to Manchester and Salford, and researchers delving into the rich history of these cities, this informative, accessible guide will be essential reading and a fascinating so
This quirky title lifts the lid on the world of privilege depicted by Jane Austen, offering a sensory view of the era and revealing the grubby realities of life in Regency England.
The author uses contemporary accounts and official correspondence to explore the world of government spies and their prey during the turbulent Regency period.
Britain's Industrial Revolution depended on canals for the cheap movement of materials and goods - until the coming of the railways. Canal companies struggled to compete and went into a long decline,
Children History Forgot explores young people's working lives during the late Georgian and Victorian eras, when boys and girls created almost every item in our ancestors' homes: bricks, glass, cutlery
An informative and entertaining series presents a combination of facts, fiction, illustrations, puzzles, games, and activities, all designed to introduce young readers to a variety of favorite topics
