Plymouth has one of the darkest and most dreadful histories on record. Beginning with the discovery of the bones of cave men nearby and rushing through French attacks, Breton raiders, outbreaks of leprosy and the plague, Civil War sieges and the Spanish Armada, dreadful murders, savage deeds and all the way through to the dire consequences of the Nazi attacks during the Blitz, this book is a gripping, terrifying, disgusting and glorious insight into the life and times of Plymouth throughout the ages. WARNING - contains dreadful battles! Horrible accidents! Wicked pirates! Murderers, smugglers and malefactors galore! Heartless slavers, Victorian sinners, and historical legends such as Pochahontas and Sir Francis Drake! Do not read alone at night!
- ISBN10 0752481908
- ISBN13 9780752481906
- Publish Date 31 January 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The History Press Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 192
- Language English