There are many different Irelands. There is the Ireland of peaceful rivers, green fields, and beautiful islands. There is the Ireland of song and dance, pubs and theatres - the country of James Joyce, Bob Geldof, and Riverdance. And there is the Ireland of guns, fighting, death, and the hope of peace. Come with us and visit all of these Irelands - and many more . . .
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This Workbook accompanies the DVD/Video and has a variety of tasks, including before, during and after watching activities. It also includes an answer key and film scripts of all the episodes. The Real Shakespeare follows two teenagers as they investigate the life and achievements of William Shakespeare for a school project. Join them as they visit Shakespeare's home town, interview experts, visit important locations and discover interesting facts about the famous actor and playwright.
A troubled peace with France means that in the harbours and estuaries around England, the royal fleet has been left to rot. Even a frigate captain as famous as Richard Bolitho is forced to swallow his pride and visit the Admiralty daily to plead for a ship. As the clouds of war begin to rise once more over the Channel, he has no choice but to accept an appointment to the Nore.
