Philip Brooks mastered the intricacies of medieval Latin to translate the contents of the Winchester Pipe Rolls, and in this book he opens our eyes to the rich source of information found in the medieval and Tudor records. Having had first-hand experience of using traditional farming techniques he is particularly well-informed on agricultural matters. This knowledge has given him a remarkable insight into the world of ox plough teams, hand-sown crops and a community whose very survival was dependent on the produce of the land. Essential reading for local historians and anyone with an interest...
Philip Brooks mastered the intricacies of medieval Latin to translate the contents of the Winchester Pipe Rolls, and in this book he opens our eyes to...
On the continent of Africa, millions of years ago, human-like creatures walked the earth for the very first time. Rediscover their prehistoric world and find out what it was like to live through the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, and how the first settled communities grew up. Did you know that the earliest pottery was invented in Japan around 12,500 years ago, or that Neanderthal people buried their dead with ritualistic ceremonies? Learn about this and much more in this fascinating reference book for 8- to 12-year-olds.
On the continent of Africa, millions of years ago, human-like creatures walked the earth for the very first time. Rediscover their prehistoric world a...
