Describes how nineteenth-century British efforts to open China to trade set in motion the fall of the Qing dynasty and started a war that allowed for the rise of nationalism and communism in the twentieth century
This definitive handbook contains over 130 specially commissioned colour photographs and six maps. It will enable everyone to experience the enduring appeal of those great monuments to the great Christian tradition. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
Stephen R. Platt's Autumn in the Heavenly Kingdom tells the dramatic and disastrous story of the Taiping Rebellion: the bloodiest civil war in history.
Exploring the significance of pilgrimage for Christians, this book delves into various renowned pilgrimage sites across Britain and Ireland. Each chapter provides historical context and examines the reasons these locations have attracted pilgrims throughout history, highlighting their spiritual and cultural importance.
For centuries the great religious buildings of Great Britain have inspired and fascinated pilgrims and visitors from around the world. The beauty and diversity of British ecclesiastical architecture is superbly captured in this guide to over 60 of Britain's finest cathedrals.
Beautifully illustrated with over 130 stunning colour images, this is a guide to Britain's most notable abbeys and priories as well as a much-cherished souvenir of a visit.
A fully illustrated guidebook to Northumberland, including a gazetteer, maps and more than 240 photographs