An Introductory history of Western art which covers everything from ancient Egyptian decorative art to modern art, and includes Internet links for further information.

Usborne Introduction to Art: In Association With the National Gallery, London

Children's Books

DICKINS, ROSIE

Griffith, Mari

Arts, Music & Photography

Usborne Pub Ltd

An introductory history of Western art which covers everything from ancient Egyptian decorative art to modern art, and includes Internet links for further information.

The Usborne Introduction to Art

"Immensely readable and compelling…Highly recommended!" Alison Weir, bestselling author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII “A stunning first novel…this new treatment of Catherine de Valois’ story will be a delight to lovers of historical fiction.” Bernard Knight CBE author of the ‘Crowner John’ historical mysteries For fans of Philippa Gregory and Hilary Mantel comes Mari Griffith's debut novel Root of the Tudor Rose. This is the story of a passionate romance and a secret marriage which gave its name to the most famous royal dynasty in the history of Great Britain: the Tudors. When King Henry V and his bride, Catherine de Valois, are blessed with the birth of a son, their happiness is short-lived. Henry’s unexpected death leaves Catherine a widow at the age of twenty-one. Then her father, King Charles of France, also dies, and her son inherits both crowns. Henry VI, King of England and France, is just ten months old and needs all his mother’s watchful care to protect him from political intrigue. The queen, an attractive young widow, is a foreigner at the English court and now finds herself regarded with suspicion, particularly by the Duke of Gloucester, who will seemingly stop at nothing to protect his own claim to the throne. But lonely, vulnerable Catherine has found true friendship with another foreigner at court, a young Welshman named Owen. Their friendship deepens, but their liaisons must be kept secret at all costs, because Catherine, Queen of England and forbidden to remarry, is in love with a servant …

Root of the Tudor Rose

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Accent Press

“This is a thoroughly enjoyable read. A very well-researched story, where the narrative licks along irresistibly.” - Historical Novels Review Magazine "Immensely readable and compelling" Alison Weir on Root of the Tudor Rose From the bestselling author of Root of the Tudor Rose. A love that leads to treason… 1435, England. Eleanor Cobham has married into the highest ranks of the aristocracy – she is now the Duchess of Gloucester. She and her husband, the Duke Humphrey, set up a court of their own to rival the royal court in London, surrounding themselves with fascinating and influential people. But Eleanor craves the one thing she lacks: a son and heir, and with him a possible route to the throne of England. Desperate, Eleanor turns to the one person she believes can help her: Margery Jourdemayne, a woman now remembered as the infamous Witch of Eye. Such help comes at a high price…

The Witch of Eye

This unique book celebrates the lives of many remarkable women and the beauty of the flowers dedicated to them. Thirty 'Pretty Maids' are included in the book with biographies of each, illustrated with photographs and paintings. Complementing each maid is an image of their eponymous flower, as well as horticultural notes on how to grow it to the best advantage.

Pretty Maids: Thirty Remarkable Women and the Flowers Named After Them

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

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