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Deborah Clarke

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    Scottish Artists 1750-1900
    Driving Women
    Prince Philip 1921-2021
    • Prince Philip 1921-2021

      • 144pages
      • 6 heures de lecture
      4,3(17)Évaluer

      This souvenir publication celebrates the remarkable 99-year life of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, Britains longest serving consort. Drawing on private archives as well as official records, the book explores the major events in Prince Philips life, from his birth in Corfu, his education and naval and wartime service, to his marriage to Her Majesty The Queen, his support for the sovereign at home and abroad, his interests and his patronage of more than 750 organisations. With more than 150 images of His Royal Highness, this personal yet authoritative account offers a fresh look at a lifetime of achievement. Drawing on private archives as well as official records, the book considers the many sides to the UKs longest serving Prince Consort, on a personal level as a son, husband and father, as a sportsman and artist, and his role as a champion of science and industry and a leader in environmental and conservation causes. With more than 150 images of His Royal Highness, this personal yet authoritative account offers a fresh look at a lifetime of achievements.

      Prince Philip 1921-2021
    • Driving Women

      Fiction and Automobile Culture in Twentieth-Century America

      • 226pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      3,2(7)Évaluer

      Exploring the role of cars as a representation of female space and identity, this study examines how they can empower women and influence their agency. It offers fresh perspectives on literature by and about women, highlighting the intersection of technology and gender. Through this lens, the book uncovers innovative ways to approach women's fiction, revealing the complexities of female experiences and narratives in a modern context.

      Driving Women
    • The works in this book provide evidence of what, in 1843, the painter Sir David Wilkie called 'The taste for art' in Scottish culture. It highlights the importance and influence of Scottish-born artists in Britain and across Europe

      Scottish Artists 1750-1900