The first comprehensive history of seventeenth-century London, told through the lives of those who experienced it
Margarette Lincoln Livres
Margarette Lincoln fut directrice de la recherche et des collections et, à partir de 2001, directrice adjointe du National Maritime Museum de Greenwich. Elle est maintenant chercheuse invitée à Goldsmiths, University of London.






"Perfection" by Margarette Lincoln explores the colorful history of women's health and beauty over four centuries. From arsenic for pale skin to balloon corsets, the book delves into the fascinating practices and societal pressures women faced. Through personal accounts and medical reports, it highlights the connection between beauty, community, and identity.
British Pirates and Society, 1680-1730
- 296pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Exploring the complex relationship between pirates and British imperialism, this book delves into how piracy influenced navigation, trade patterns, and the understanding of distant communities. It reveals the ambivalent attitudes towards piracy, shaped by vested interests and conflicting ideologies, highlighting the significant role pirates played in advancing British imperial expansion. Through engaging analysis, it uncovers the intricate dynamics that defined perceptions of piracy during this historical period.
Explorers and Voyages of Discovery
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Knowledge masters. Big Book of History
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Knowledge Masters is packed with hundreds of interesting facts, illustrations and diagrams for everything you need to know. This Big Book of History covers a fantastic range of related topics, is a perfect tool for learning and fact finding or for anyone who has an interest in History Knowledge Masters is packed with hundreds of interesting facts, illustrations and diagrams for everything you need to know. This Big Book of History covers a fantastic range of related topics, is a perfect tool for learning and fact finding or for anyone who has an interest in History
