The Weird and Wonderful Story of Gin: From the 17th Century to the Present Day 9781399002769, 9781399002776

The Weird and Wonderful Story of Gin: From the 17th Century to the Present Day 9781399002769, 9781399002776, 1399002767

Gin is a global alcoholic drink that has polarized opinion like no other, and its history has been a roller coaster, alt

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The Fortifications of Nevis, West Indies, from the 17th Century to the Present Day: Protected Interests? 9781407309354, 9781407339153

This study examines the development and decline of the 17th and 18th century English/British fortifications of Nevis, We

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Hidden From History: Rediscovering Women in History From the 17th Century to The Present 0394716213, 9780394716213

Book by Rowbotham Sheila

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The Story of London: From its Earliest Origins to the Present Day 1445645858, 9781445645858

From its foundation by the Romans in the middle of the first century and its revival under Alfred the Great in the late

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The Silhouette: From the 18th Century to the Present Day 9781474269698, 9781474244657

From bone-crushing corsets to modern 'slimming' creams, our preoccupation with the silhouette has shaped centu

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Vying for Truth - Theology and the Natural Sciences: From the 17th Century to the Present 9783666540288, 9783525540282, 9783647540283

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Weird and Wonderful: The Dime Museum in America 0814718868, 9780814718865

Dioramas and panoramas, freaks and magicians, waxworks and menageries, obscure relics and stuffed animals--a dazzling as

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Assassins' Deeds: A History of Assassination from Ancient Egypt to the Present Day: A History of Assassination from the Pharaohs of Egypt to the Present Day 1789143519, 9781789143515

Assassins have been killing the powerful and famous for at least 3,000 years. Personal ambition, revenge and anger have

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The Wreckers: A Story of Killing Seas and Plundered Shipwrecks, from the 18th Century to the Present Day [1st ed.] 0618416773, 9780618416776

Bella Bathurst's first book, the acclaimed The Lighthouse Stevensons,told the story of Scottish lighthouse construc

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How to Rule Your Own Country: The Weird and Wonderful World of Micronations 1742237738, 9781742237732

Many people think they can do a better job running a country than politicians - but few actually give it a go. What happ

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