Very Peculiar History
2 primary works • 24 total works
The 60s, A Very Peculiar History is a nostalgic celebration of those gloriously giddy years. Filled with fascinating trivia and quirky facts about the Swinging Sixties, David Arscott uniquely explores what made the sixties so different and how the decade has influenced the world today. From a timeline of pivotal historical world events to examining London, 'a city steeped in tradition, seized by change and liberated by affluence', as well as memorable fashions, food, film and music of the decade. Who can forget Written by an author who was there and does remember it, The 60s, A Very Peculiar History will delight readers young and old. Fact boxes, a full glossary and index make the book both fun and informative to use. The text is enlivened with black-and-white line drawings and full-colour endpapers.
60 Years A Queen, A Very Peculiar History uniquely explores the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The story that unfolds is one of doughty determination - the story of a young monarch who finds herself thrust into a new world of relentless public exposure, whose own family turns out to be as frail as everyone else's, but who yet somehow, for a full 60 years, manages to steer the institution through the choppy waters intact. David Arscott provides an eccentric account of the trials and tribulations that have beset the Queen's reign, from the glamour of her coronation, through the gloom of her 'annus horribilis' to the impending dawn of her Diamond Jubilee. Including a Very Peculiar History guide to royal etiquette and plenty of bizarre trivia, this is a vivid and fascinating biography of the most significant public figure of our times. Featuring fact boxes, family trees, a full glossary and index, the book is both fun and informative to use. The text is enlivened with black-and-white photographs and full-colour endpapers.
The titles in the Very Peculiar History series are absorbing and easy-to-read guides to a wide range of historical and biographical subjects, featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes, incredible information, and timelines. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated.
Queen Elizabeth II, 70 Years A Queen explores the triumphs and tribulations of Britain's longest-serving head of state. This expanded edition features an epic cast of characters - including Prince Philip, William and Kate and Harry and Meghan - and brings her extraordinary story up to date, evoking the milestones, accomplishments, tragedies, and controversies of her reign during the early 21st century.
Queen Elizabeth II, 70 Years A Queen explores the triumphs and tribulations of Britain's longest-serving head of state. This expanded edition features an epic cast of characters - including Prince Philip, William and Kate and Harry and Meghan - and brings her extraordinary story up to date, evoking the milestones, accomplishments, tragedies, and controversies of her reign during the early 21st century.
