Sidereus Nuncius, or the Sidereal Messenger
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Galileo Galilei's Sidereus Nuncius is arguably the most dramatic scientific book ever published. It...
South Devon's Shipwreck Trail
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There is always a good story in a shipwreck. The tales from survivors, or frequently from those who...
The Brass Eagle Lecterns of England
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The brass eagle lectern is regarded as a quintessential piece of English church furniture which...
The Longest Siege: Tobruk: The Battle That Saved North Africa
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Beginning on 10th April 1941, and lasting for 240 days, the siege of Tobruk is a mesmerising tale of...
The Making of Modern Zionism: The Intellectual Origins of the Jewish State
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For eighteen centuries pious Jews had prayed for the return to Jerusalem, but only in the...
Bauhaus Tel Aviv: An Architectural Guide
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Israeli architecture was and is still influenced by the International Style, and specifically by the...
The Shard: The Official Guidebook
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Designed by the internationally renowned architect Renzo Piano and developed by Irvine Sellar, The...
Arts in Place: The Arts, the Urban and Social Practice
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This interdisciplinary book explores the role of art in placemaking in urban environments, analysing...
Degas: A Passion for Perfection
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Edgar Degas's (1834-1917) relentless experimentation with technical procedures is a hallmark of his...
Faberge and the Russian Craft Tradition: An Empire's Legacy
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This book gives a fascinating overview of Russian decorative art, revealing a highly accomplished...