“ In this program we are going on a journey from the Roman invasion to the Channel Tunnel because the story of Britain begins by the sea.
Britain is an island and our geography has had a massive impact on how we see the rest of the world. The sea has shaped us from being invaded to mastering the art of sea faring, from fish and chips to cups of tea. And it can make us quite xenophobic, but at the same time being confined to an island has made us want to explore the world and rule the waves.
In this program, the team has picked out 10 things to do with the sea that make us who we are today…”
The widespread construction of castles in Britain began as soon as Duke William of Normandy set foot on the shores of southern England in 1066. The castles that were constructed in the ensuing centuries, and whose ruins still scatter the British countryside today, provide us with an enduring record of the needs and ambitions of the times. But the essence of the medieval castle-a structure that is equal parts military, residential, and symbolic--reveals itself not only through the grandeur of such architectural masterpieces as the Tower of London
Penguin Readers - Level 3 Pre-Intermediate (1200 words) Penguin Readers are a carefully graded collection of Readers that enable English language learners to enjoy reading whatever their language level. Britain is a small country but it has a long history. Discover how wars, revolutions and religion have changed its history. Read about the different countries of the United Kingdom – and the great men and women who have shaped the British nation.
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Night Probe!
Dirk Pitt proved invincible in Raise the Titanic! Now, with the future of virtually every person in the world at stake, he is enlisted to spearhead his most daring mission yet—the rescue of a vital document for the United States. To an energy-starved, economically devastated America, possession of this document is worth billions. But to Great Britain, it’s worth a war. Pitt’s quest plunges him into a head-to-head confrontation with Britian’s most cunning secret agent—and into the throes of a torrid love triangle.
The 1000 recipes featured here offer you a veritable treasure trove of dishes from which to choose, representing cuisines from all around the world. You will find traditional British, French, Italian, Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, Moroccan, Indian, Chinese, Thai and Japanese recipes, to name but a few. All the essentials are there: roast beef and Yorkshire pudding from Britain, coq au vin from France, paella and gazpacho from Spain, lasagne and spaghetti bolognese from Italy, chicken chow mein from China and chicken korma from India.
