Coventry has been a major centre of trade and industry since the Middle Ages. Medieval Coventry was known for making tiles, cloth, buckles, statues and stained glass. Other textile industries followed, the dyeing of cloth with the famous Coventry tru...Daugiau...
Coventry has been one of the most important cities in England since the Middle Ages. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Coventry became an industrial centre, renowned for clock and watch manufacturing and later for building cars, bicycles...Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 24-Feb-2022, EPUB+DRM, Leidėjas: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9780750997669)
The author, well known as the writer of more books on the city than anyone, explores Coventry's history from Roman times through Earl Leofric, Godiva and the Norman castle, to monastic houses, including St Mary's priory. Coventry has a rich...Daugiau...
Coventrys military heritage goes back to the Middle Ages. Coventry Castle was built by the Earl of Chester in the early twelfth century, fought over during the civil war in King Stephens reign, and demolished afterwards, although one tower remains...Daugiau...
Despite the devastation it suffered from German bombs and city planners, Coventry still boasts a fascinating history dating back centuries. The city has played a major part in the economic and cultural life of the country: it was a major centre of bi...Daugiau...
This illustrated history portrays one of Englands finest cities. It provides a nostalgic look at Coventrys past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The photographs are taken from the Historic England...Daugiau...
Despite the attention of bombs and planners, Coventry still contains many fascinating buildings whose history in stone, brick and concrete has shaped the last thousand years. It is home to one of the worlds best-loved cathedrals and possibly the cou...Daugiau...
Coventry and the Great War is a detailed account of life in Coventry during the First World War. It covers many aspects of life including the citys growth into one of Englands main munition centres. It looks at the factories and the lives of the th...Daugiau...
Secret Coventry goes behind the facades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known aspects of the citys fascinating past. Join author David McGrory as he reveals the city s forgotten and untold tales, and its heroes and villains. Find out about...Daugiau...
I was happy that Coventry was selected as a target, as it was an important military objective... The night was clear and flying was easy. Missing the target was practically impossible. Field-Marshal Kesselring, describing the air raid of 14 Novembe...Daugiau...
Serija: American and Comparative Environmental Policy
(Išleidimo metai: 30-Aug-2013, PDF+DRM, Leidėjas: MIT Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9780262317047)
An updated investigation of alternate pathways for American environmental policymaking made necessary by legislative gridlock. The "e;golden era"e; of American environmental lawmaking in the 1960s and 1970s saw twenty-two pieces of major envi...Daugiau...
(Išleidimo metai: 15-Mar-2013, EPUB+DRM, Leidėjas: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9780752494333)
The decapitated Lord: Medieval slaughter at the castle! Yellows vs Blues: Coventry's most violent elections revealed! Kings, rebellions and rioters! Civil war comes to the city! Boiled in beer! Baked in his oven! The most dreadful Christmas cala...Daugiau...
Aimed at visitors and residents alike, this companion to the history of Coventry is an indispensable reference guide to the long, varied and sometimes surprising story of the town. Essential information on the people, places and events that played ke...Daugiau...
Aimed at visitors and residents alike, this companion to the history of Coventry is an indispensable reference guide to the long, varied and sometimes surprising story of the town. Essential information on the people, places and events that played ke...Daugiau...
In the middle of Great Britain sits a historic citywith a long history of horror. These are the true crime stories from Coventrys past. Now a thriving, modern metropolis, Coventry has been an established center of trade and culture for nearly a tho...Daugiau...
