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Essential Books These 5 items are available for $83, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXGBR99)
 
Eyewitness Guide Great Britain  •  Eyewitness Guides
GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 720 PAGES
With its 1,400 photos, maps and excellent introductory chapters, this guide is both a general introduction to Great Britain and a region-by-region look at its attractions. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this is the guide to carry. (GBR01, $30.00)
  Eyewitness Guide Great Britain
The Story of England  •  Christopher Hibbert
HISTORY •  1992 •  PAPER  • 224 PAGES
Beautifully illustrated with color pictures, chronological charts, royal genealogies, and maps, this popular history of English politics, economics, and culture from the Neolithic to the 1990s is an excellent traveler's companion. Hibbert, a masterful storyteller, relates anecdotes that bring history to life in this concise, highly readable introduction to England's past. (GBR02, $14.95)
  The Story of England
In Search of England  •  H.V. Morton  •  James Morris
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 274 PAGES
The much-beloved, enduring account of Morton's ramblings through the English countryside in the early days of the motorcar. As in all of his many travel books, Morton charmingly mixes a deep appreciation of the art, culture, and especially, the history of a place with his own keen observations. First published in 1927 and now returned to print in a handsome paper edition with an introduction by Jan Morris. (GBR368, $16.00)
  In Search of England
Kingdom by the Sea  •  Paul Theroux
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 361 PAGES
Before decamping after a decade in London, Theroux traveled around the British Isles on a coastal journey in 1982 -- and chatted up the natives in his inimitable, humorous, opinionated, perceptive way. This insightful book displays Theroux's occasional ill temper along with his celebrated ability to combine social history and the good old-fashioned traveler's tale. (GBR09, $14.95)
  Kingdom by the Sea
Great Britain Map  •  Ordnance Survey
MAP
The Brits are famously in love with geography, and this is their homegrown, excellent map of Great Britain, at a scale of 1:650,000. (GBR06, $12.95)
  Great Britain Map



Also Recommended
Blue Guide England  •  Ian Ousby   • GUIDEBOOK • COMING IN JANUARY  •  Ideal for travelers with an interest in the archaeology, architecture and art of London and England. (GBR149, $34.95)
 
 
Cadogan Guide England  •  Guy McDonald   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A comprehensive guide to England by Guy McDonald with plenty of practical information. (GBR477, $22.95)
 
 
Eyewitness Guide London  •  Eyewitness Guides   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This superb guide to London features color photography, dozens of excellent neighborhood maps and a district-by-district synopsis of the city's attractions. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this is the guide to carry. (GBR34, $25.00)
 
 
Fodor's London's 25 Best  •  Fodor's   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This slim guide to London (with handy full-color maps) has everything you need to know for a short visit to the city, including recommended sightseeing, restaurants, hotels and shops. (GBR08, $11.95)
 
 
Karen Brown's England, Wales and Scotland: Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries  •  June Brown   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A delightful, personal survey of inns, castles and other lodging of character, along with suggested itineraries and highlights. (GBR309, $19.95)
 
 
Rough Guide England  •  Rough Guide   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This in-depth guide in the British series nicely balances culture and history with practical travel details. (GBR705, $25.99)
 
 
1066, The Year of the Conquest  •  David Howarth   • HISTORY  •  A crack medievalist and storyteller, Howarth brings to life the momentous events of 1066 in rich, anecdotal history -- a classic portrait of the Norman invasion and conquest of England. (GBR115, $14.00)
 
 
A Traveller's History of England  •  Christopher Daniell   • HISTORY  •  A good compact history of England that spans from the days of Roman rule to membership in the European Economic Community. (GBR38, $14.95)
 
 
A Traveller's History of Oxford  •  Richard Tames   • HISTORY  •  A compact history from settlement to the present. (GBR374, $14.95)
 
 
Letters from London  •  Julian Barnes   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  This sparkling collection of essays by the brilliant novelist Julian Barnes hones in on the social complexity and political reality of modern day England. (GBR14, $14.95)
 
 
Life in A Medieval Castle  •  Francis Gies   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  This illustrated book evokes life in the 13th century. From lord to servant, it describes the daily life of the inhabitants at Chepstow in Wales. (GBR109, $14.95)
 
 
Notes from a Small Island  •  Bill Bryson   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  A farewell walking tour of England by an American expatriate who has decided to return home after two decades. Like all of Bryson's books, it's full of rich conversations, humorous anecdotes and amusing interactions. (GBR16, $14.95)
 
 
Pax Britannica, The Climax of Empire  •  James Morris   • HISTORY  •  The centerpiece of the trilogy "Pax Britannica," this entertaining history concentrates on the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrated as a festival of imperial power and splendor. (GBR10, $26.00)
 
 
The Age of Shakespeare  •  Francois Laroque   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  This pocket-size encyclopedia, an excellent introduction to Elizabethan England, presents Shakespeare, his life, times and legacy in concise essays and well-chosen illustrations. (GBR11, $12.95)
 
 
The British Isles, A History of Four Nations  •  Hugh Kearney   • HISTORY  •  The Celts, Romans, Vikings, Normans and modern immigrants all make an appearance in Kearney's elegant and revisionist history, the tale of not just the English but also of the Scots, Welsh and Irish. (GBR88, $35.99)
 
 
The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England  •  Antonia Fraser   • HISTORY  •  A fully illustrated, engaging history of the monarchy from 1066 to the death of Diana. (GBR160, $34.95)
 
 
The Lunar Men: Five Friends Whose Curiosity Changed the World  •  Jenny Uglow   • HISTORY  •  An intriguing, affectionate portrait of Erasmus Darwin, Joseph Priestly, Matthew Boulton, James Watt and Josiah Wedgewood. (GBR419, $22.00)
 
 
The Mother Tongue, English and How it Got that Way  •  Bill Bryson   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  An indispensable guide to the language that divides us, this book is an informative linguistic history which showcases Bryson's wry wit. (GBR15, $14.95)
 
 
The Story of Britain  •  Roy Strong   • HISTORY  •  A handsomely presented history of Britain. (GBR71, $49.95)
 
 
The Victorians  •  A.N. Wilson   • HISTORY  •  A dazzling survey of the personalities, obessions and follies of an imperial age. (GBR396, $19.95)
 
 
What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew  •  Daniel Pool   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  An entertaining, instructive guide to daily life in nineteenth century England. With excellent humor and an eye for detail, Pool clarifies the social customs, class distinctions and obsolete vocabulary of the Georgians and Victorians. (GBR320, $15.00)
 
 
Cathedrals and Castles, Building in the Middle Ages  •  Alain Erlande-Brandenburg   • ART & ARCHITECTURE • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  A pocket-size encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages featuring hundreds of drawings and color illustrations and a brief chronology. (MED07, $12.95)
 
 
English Architecture, A Concise History  •  David Watkin   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  A straightforward, illustrated history of English architecture from Anglo-Saxon times to the present. (GBR228, $14.95)
 
 
Life in the English Country House, A Social and Architectural History  •  Mark Girouard   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  A celebrated social and architectural history of life in English country houses, fully illustrated in black and white and color, first published in 1978. Girouard traces the history of these houses from medieval times to World War II. (GBR221, $45.00)
 
 
Stonehenge Complete  •  Christopher Chippindale   • ARCHAEOLOGY  •  An excellent introduction to Europe's most mysterious ancient site, fully illustrated and comprehensive. (GBR13, $24.95)
 
 
The Gothic Enterprise, A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral  •  Robert A. Scott   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  An accessible overview of the medieval cathedral, its history, design and architecture with black-and-white photographs. (EUR190, $17.95)
 
 
A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare, 1599  •  James S. Shapiro   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  A dramatic tale of a pivotal year in English history, the life of the bard and the Globe Theater, resulting in Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It and, most probably, Hamlet. (GBR720, $14.95)
 
 
Great Tales from English History  •  Robert Lacey   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  Lacey brings history to life through a series of instructive, entertaining profiles of personalties, well-known and obscure, including industrial pioneer Jethro Tull, ant-slavery crusader Thomas Clarkson, Captains Cook and Bligh, mad King George III, Queen Victoria, Mary Wollstonecraft and Charles Darwin. (GBR689, $17.99)
 
 
In Search of London  •  H.V. Morton   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  An enduring portrait of the city and especially of its history, originally published a half-century ago. As in all of his travel books, Morton charmingly mixes a deep appreciation of the art, culture and, especially, the history of a place with his own keen observations. (GBR269, $18.50)
 
 
Three Men in a Boat and Three Men on the Bummel  •  Jerome Jerome  •  Jeremy Lewis   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • FAVORITE  •  Written in 1889, "Three Men in a Boat" (to say nothing of the dog!) is a laugh-out-loud account of a man-powered voyage along the River Thames, full of detail on life and lore. A Longitude favorite. (GBR28, $11.00)
 
 
Winston Spencer Churchill, The Last Lion: Alone, 1932-1940  •  William Manchester   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  This second volume in the fascinating three-part biography of Winston Churchill illuminates the character of one of the largest figures of our time. War clouds had once again gathered, and the storm of World War II was beginning. (GBR78, $23.00)
 
 
Winston Spencer Churchill, The Last Lion: Visions of Glory, 1874-1932  •  William Manchester   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  This impressive volume, which covers the first 58 years of the monumental figure who guided England from the pinnacle of world empire through the catastrophe of World War II, ends in 1932. (GBR18, $23.00)
 
 
The Complete Pelican Shakespeare  •  Stephen Orgel  •  William Shakespeare   • LITERATURE  •  (GBR618, $65.00)
 
 
British Isles, Wildlife of Coastal Waters  •  Tony Soper  •  Dan Powell   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact, informative and well-illustrated guide to the birds, whales and other creatures of the islands and inshore waters of the British Isles. (GBR371, $19.95)
 
 

 
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