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The Last Revolution: 1688 and the creation of the modern world by Patrick Dillon
32.00 NZD
Category: History
The last successful invasion of England; mobs burning Catholic chapels; one king, James, driven from his palace by night while another, William, rode in at the head of a foreign army; the events of winter 1688 were among the most dramatic in our history. The settlement which followed would place England ...Show more
The Much-lamented Death of Madam Geneva by Patrick Dillon
29.99 NZD
34.95 (14% off)
Category: Non-Fiction
Between 1720 and 1751, the "gin craze" nearly overwhelmed London. Based on extensive research, Patrick Dillon's book follows the history of gin, or "geneva", from its introduction from Holland after the Glorious Revolution, to its role as the sustenance of the poor - a quick trip to oblivion in the squa ...Show more
The Story of Britain by Patrick Dillon
44.99 NZD
49.99 (10% off)
Category: History | Reading Level: 10-14
This is a definitive history of Britain which tells the story of two islands, Britain and Ireland, and all the people, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and English, who have lived in them. This is a comprehensive history of Britain that delves into some edgy and less well-known events as well as shining a light o ...Show more
The Story of Buildings by Patrick Dillon & Stephen Biesty
34.99 NZD
Category: Architecture
This is a highly readable book about architecture, lavishly illustrated with sixteen intricate cross sections. From straw huts to skyscrapers, palaces to arts centres, The Story of Buildings takes us on a journey across continents and over centuries. Patrick Dillon selects sixteen of the most iconic bui ...Show more
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