Series:

Amazing & Extraordinary

5 total works

Cover of Amazing & Extraordinary Facts - British at War

"This is a fascinating collection of stories exploring the less well-trodden byways of Britain's long history of conflicts. From the Romans vs Britons to the war on terror, "Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: the British at War" uncovers the heroic, tragic and often peculiar facts behind some of the best-known battles in British history. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it is the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure."

Cover of Amazing & Extraordinary Facts - London
Strange laws, heroic deeds, surprising revelations, and quirky stories that have shaped the unique history of Britain's capital.

London's long history is extraordinarily rich--and whether your interest is political, social, architectural, or historical, you'll find a variety of topics in this alternative guide to London.

Learn about:
- Roman ruins
- Notorious crimes
- Hidden tube stations
- The famous London smog
- Cockney rhyming slang and much more

Cover of Amazing & Extraordinary Facts - Da Vinci
A collection of surprising revelations and quirky stories about one of the most amazing people who ever lived.

This engaging volume reveals Leonardo da Vinci's phenomenal accomplishments: mathematical discoveries, investigations of the secrets of the human body, the invention of a robot . . . and even a plan to divert Italy's Arno River.

Packed with fascinating facts, the book also covers biographical details, modern reflections on da Vinci's legacy, and historical insights--offering a new appreciation of just how remarkable this "Renaissance man" really was.

Cover of Amazing & Extraordinary Facts - English Countryside
"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about the English Countryside" explores the flora and fauna, customs and traditions that give the English countryside its unique charm and special identity. From the standing stones and carvings of our ancestors to the modern farming methods and woodland management of today, discover hundreds of fascinating facts about rural England. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure.

Cover of Amazing & Extraordinary Facts - Kings & Queens
"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts about Kings and Queens" unearths a wealth of fascinating truths about British monarchs from pre-Roman times to the present day. Discover revealing stories about the lives and personalities of each monarch and how they have shaped history. Tales of wickedness, greed, adultery and madness make this guide to Britain's kings and queens utterly compelling. "The Amazing and Extraordinary Facts series" presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects make them the perfect books to dip in to.