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Achilles the Hero - Epic and Legendary Leaders by Eirene Allen (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
Category: Classic | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
The story of Achilles up to the fall of Troy, a legendary warrior, a hero in history, a leader whose influence lives on in the mythologies of antiquity. With a new introduction, this life of the warrior leader Achilles focuses on the ten-year siege of Troy, but also gathers accounts of the early lif ...Show more
African Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
Category: Classic | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of colourful contrasts and diverse cultures. Despite the destructive influences of colonialism and the slave trade and the lack of early written records, Africa has persevered with its powerful tradition of storytelling, with tales of its history passed down in songs and sto ...Show more
Alexander the Great - Epic and Legendary Leaders by Alexandra F. Morris (Introduction by); J. K. Jackson (Editor)
Category: Ancient History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Alexander the Great died in 336 BCE, when he was only thirty two. His military campaigns had swept across Ancient Greece, through Asia Minor, Arabia, Persia, Egypt and North Africa to North West India, forging one of the largest empires in recorded history. He was undefeated in battle and is widely cons ...Show more
Andy Warhol by Mike Venezia
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists S.
Young readers will obtain a light-hearted yet realistic overview of the celebrated artist''s life and work, enhanced by Venezia''s illustrations and story line.'
Angels & Fairies by George P. (FRW) Iain; Landow Zaczek
Category: Art and Design | Series: World's Greatest Art
Angels and Fairies by Iain Zaczek
Category: Warehouse Specials | Series: The World's Greatest Art
Whether inspired by Classical legend, traditional tales or simply their own imagination, countless artists have been captivated by these heavenly and mythological creatures. Angels and Fairies is a beautiful reference book that takes a look at some of the art that has been produced as a result of a fasc ...Show more
Art Deco by Camilla de la Bedoyere
Category: Art and Design | Series: The World's Greatest Art
Art Deco engages the reader in the heady world of the 1920s and 1930s when Art Deco style was all the rage.Follows the development of one of the Twentieth Century's most glamorous styles. All aspects of 1920s and 1930s design and architecture were affected by its elegant sophistication, and this beautif ...Show more
Art Nouveau by Ed
Category: Art and Design | Series: The World's Greatest Art
This series aims to combine a compact, commercial approach with the breadth and clarity of larger format books. Covering art which both creates the foundation of modern culture and modern art itself, the books include International Arts and Crafts, Turner, Whistler, Monet, and the Art Deco movement.
Art Nouveau by Camilla de la Bedoyere
Category: Art and Design | Series: The World's Greatest Art
This series aims to combine a compact, commercial approach with the breadth and clarity of larger format books. Covering art which both creates the foundation of modern culture and modern art itself, the books include International Arts and Crafts, Turner, Whistler, Monet, and the Art Deco movement.
Arthurian Myths by Jake Jackson (Editor)
Category: History | Series: The\World's Greatest Myths and Legends Ser.
Many medieval writers, especially from France and Wales, wrote stories about the great British leader that was King Arthur. Legends, folklore and myths from this period come together to paint a picture of who he was. Some describe him as a great warrior, defending Britain from its enemies, while others ...Show more
Arts & Crafts by David Rudd (Foreword by); Michael Robinson
Category: Art and Design | Series: The\World's Greatest Art Ser.
Arts & Crafts is a celebration of the design movement that started in Britain and spread around the world at the end of the nineteenth century. Depicting both well-known and unusual art and artifacts from this most fascinating of eras, this book provides a wealth of information about the lives and t ...Show more
Asian Art by Michael (FRW) Michael; Robinson Kerrigan
Category: Art and Design | Series: World's Greatest Art
Over the centuries, the elegance of Asian art has been a source of fascination and inspiration for artists and art lovers worldwide. This beautifully illustrated book, returning after some time out of print explores the diversity of art and artefacts from around Asia, detailing the subjects, the materia ...Show more