Britain's 1000-year prominence on the international stage continues to resonate today. The English language, spoken by over half the world's population, reflects a legacy of democratic freedom and legal systems adapted by many nations. This "British Inheritance" is shared not only by the UK but also by former colonies and current allies, including the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and India. The nation's rich historical heritage is showcased in the vast archive and manuscript collections of institutions like the Public Record Office, British Library, and National Library of Scotland. This volume presents key documents in chronological order, highlighting pivotal moments in British history from King Arthur and Alfred the Great to the multicultural Britain of the '90s. Each document is accompanied by insightful commentaries from experts and curators, providing context and significance. Alongside renowned treasures like the Domesday Book and Magna Carta, lesser-known artifacts such as Oscar Wilde's calling card and Mary, Queen of Scots' last letter are featured. Beautifully illustrated in color, this authoritative and accessible book will captivate anyone interested in history, politics, and culture.
Elizabeth M. Hallam Orden de los libros (cronológico)






Bohové a bohyně
- 184 páginas
- 7 horas de lectura
Příběhy,mýty a legendy o bozích a bohyních celého světa.Více než 150 bohů a bohyň seřazených podle obalstí svého vlivu a přes 200 barevných a černobílých ilustrací vybraných z pokladu světových uměleckých děl,inspirovanými těmito božstvy.
Chronicles of the Age of Chivalry
- 320 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Historia de los reyes de Inglaterra desde la firma de la Carta Magna hasta la época de la peste negra, basada en relatos contemporáneos como la crónica de Barnwell, la crónica de Thomas Wykes, la crónica de Walter de Guisborough, la crónica de Lanercost, y la crónica de Gaslfridi le Baker de Swyndbroke, entre otros.
Chronicles of the Crusades
Nine Crusades and Two Hundred Years of Bitter Conflict for the Holy Land Brought to Life Through the Words of Those Who Were Actually There
- 400 páginas
- 14 horas de lectura
Book by Hallam, Elizabeth
The Chronicles of the Wars of the Roses
- 320 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Lavishly illustrated with over 230 illustrations in color and black and white, this book tells the story of the last hundred years of the dynasty founded by Henry II in 1154. It begins in 1377 with the accession to the throne of Richard II and ends in 1485 with the death on Bosworth Field of the enigmatic Richard Ill.
The Plantagenet Chronicles
- 352 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
History of the House of Plantagenet of England.
