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  • Trees in Anglo-Saxon England

    Literature, Lore and Landscape

    by Della Hooke ...
    Trees played a particularly important part in the rural economy of Anglo-Saxon England, both for wood and timber and as a wood-pasture resource, with hunting gaining a growing cultural role. But they are also powerful icons in many pre-Christian religions, with a degree of tree symbolism found in Christian scripture too. This wide-ranging book explores both the "real", historical and ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Sacred Species and Sites

    Advances in Biocultural Conservation

    It is being increasingly recognised that cultural and biological diversity are deeply linked and that conservation programmes should take into account the ethical, cultural and spiritual values of nature. With contributions from a range of scholars, practitioners and spiritual leaders from around the world, this book provides new insights into biocultural diversity conservation. It explores sacred ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

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  • The Story of England

    by Michael Wood ...
    A VILLAGE AND ITS PEOPLE THROUGH THE WHOLE OF ENGLISH HISTORYThe village of Kibworth in Leicestershire lies at the very centre of England. It has a church, some pubs, the Grand Union Canal, a First World War Memorial - and many centuries of recorded history. Bought in the thirteenth century by William de Merton, who founded Merton College, Oxford, it also lodges 750 years of village history ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Pagan Britain

    by Ronald Hutton ...
    Britain's pagan past, with its mysterious monuments, atmospheric sites, enigmatic artifacts, bloodthirsty legends, and cryptic inscriptions, is both enthralling and perplexing to a resident of the twenty-first century. In this ambitious and thoroughly up-to-date book, Ronald Hutton reveals the long development, rapid suppression, and enduring cultural significance of paganism, from the Paleolithic ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • The Borders

    A History of the Borders from Earliest Times

    A "beautifully written" history of the Scottish Borders—from the Ice Age to present day—by the author of Scotland: A History from Earliest Times ( Boston Sunday Herald).This is the story of the border: a place of beginnings and endings, of differences and similarities. It is the story of England and Scotland, told not from the remoteness of London or Edinburgh or in the tired terms of national ... Read more

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  • Wales, A Very Peculiar History

    Series Book 18 - A Very Peculiar History
    From the Roman invasion, through tall tales of Merlin and King Arthur, and right up to and beyond the incredible power of the mining industry, 'Wales, A Very Peculiar History' takes a quirky, sideways look at some of the slightly bizarre aspects of the home of welsh rarebit, Maelgwn the Dragon, and Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. Featuring the full gamut of Welsh ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Winters in the World

    A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year

    Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring not only the rituals and customs linked to the different seasons, but the profound relationship between human life and the rhythms of nature. Eleanor Parker provides an imaginative connection to the Anglo-Saxon world, tracing the surprising history of its festivals – many of which ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Everyday Life in Medieval London

    From the Anglo-Saxons to the Tudors

    by Toni Mount ...
    Series series Everyday Life in ...
    Our capital city has always been a thriving and colourful place, full of diverse and determined individuals developing trade and finance, exchanging gossip and doing business. Abandoned by the Romans, rebuilt by the Saxons, occupied by the Vikings and reconstructed by the Normans, London would become the largest trade and financial centre, dominating the world in later centuries. London has always ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • The History of the Countryside

    From its earliest origins to the present day, this award-winning, beautifully written book describes the endlessly changing character of Britain's countryside.'A classic' Richard MabeyExploring the natural and man-made features of the land - fields, highways, hedgerows, fens, marshes, rivers, heaths, coasts, woods and wood pastures - he shows conclusively and unforgettably how they have developed ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Road

    A Story of Romans and Ways to the Past

    A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR‘An absolute joy to read and an early contender for every list of History Books of the Year’ Sunday Telegraph‘On nearly every page a random passage takes one’s breath away’ The TimesHave you ever heard the march of legions on a lonely country road?For two thousand years, the roads the Romans built have determined the flow of ideas and folkta... ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Ireland's Trees – Myths, Legends & Folklore

    Name the five Great Trees of Ireland? What trees are most often found beside holy wells or cemeteries? Which tree gave the Red Branch Knights of Ulster their name? Ireland was once so heavily wooded it was said a squirrel could travel from Cork to Killarney without touching the ground. So it is no surprise that, in ancient Ireland, mythology and folklore were a part of the people's general ... Read more

    $10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pagan Magic of the Northern Tradition

    Customs, Rites, and Ceremonies

    by Nigel Pennick ...
    A practical guide to the magical history, customs, and practices of pre-Christian Northern Europe• Details the everyday magic of the Northern Tradition, including household magic, protection spells, and the significance of the days of the week• Explores direct natural magic, such as shapeshifting and soul travel, and talismanic or sigil magic, including runes and rituals to unlock the power of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD