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First published in 1980 to accompany a major BBC Television series, this book explores the myth and the reality of Viking culture. The Vikings have a ... More

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Offering the most up-to-date and comprehensive history of Scotland available, the author explains the roots of the original Scots, he examines how ... More

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Alfgrim was an abandoned child whose mother gave birth to him in the turf cottage of Bjorn of Brekkukot, the fisherman, on the outskirts of Reykjavik ... More

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The history of the Vikings is bloody and eventful, and Viking warriors capture the popular imagination to this day. Viking raids reached from Norway ... More

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Originally published: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1962.

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As what is the painting "La Gioconda" better known? Upon which city is the original game of Monopoly based? From Magnus Magnusson, host of the BBC's ... More

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20,000 biographies of distinguished people in every age and every walk of life. The coverage is international, and covers all aspects of human ... More

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Brisk, straightforward writing and superb judgment of selection make this work highly readable and entertaining. It will serve as a trustworthy ... More

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Masterfully exploring the shadowy world of deception and counterfeiting, this intriguing collection gathers 16 case studies. True tales include a ... More

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Lindisfarne has captured the imagination of visitors and residents alike for decades. Also know as 'Holy Island', the rich and eventful history of ... More

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"Mastermind", the BBC Television contest, has subjected more that 1400 participants to rapid-fire interrogation. After 25 years, the final programme ... More

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This quiz book has a series of specialized subjects, interspersed with the same number of general knowledge sections. Each quiz comprises 20 ... More

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Created by many distinguished hands, this book is offered as a celebration of Scotland's unique natural heritage. The text is illustrated with over ... More

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Montaigne said coyly: 'I quote others only the better to express myself.' But George Bernard Shaw was more brazen: 'I often quote myself - it adds ... More

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A detailed guide to over 200 bird species regularly seen in Britain, and over 300 special sites from which they can be seen. The book also provides ... More

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The poem 'Beowulf' is one of the glories of European Literature. It was composed in Anglo-Saxon verse early in the eighth century and has come down ... More

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