An Historical Atlas Of Kent
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Author | : Terence Lawson |
Publisher | : History Press (SC) |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
This comprehensive new historical atlas, based on current research, fills a notable gap in the published histories of the county and will serve for many years as an important work of reference for the history of Kent. The 250 newly drawn and reader-friendly maps cover topics ranging from the earliest Stone-Age occupation to such modern developments as the growth of leisure industries. Virtually every aspect of Kent s history is clearly mapped and explained in this remarkable new work. Kent can probably claim to have more unique features in its history than most other counties, all fully reflected in this atlas. The Cathedral at Cantebury with its medieval shrine to St Thomas Becket requires the general subject of pilgrimage to be covered in detail; the Cinque Ports, the echoes of their ancient privileges still apparent by the early 19th century, are another Kentish phenomenon; Romney Marsh, although not quite the separate continent that some claim, is nevertheless well worthy of the detailed account of its medieval history; Kent s perennial role as a gateway is perfectly illustrated by the "Strangers" from the near Continent who settled widely in the 16th and 17th centuries. Kent s industrial history is dominated by the unique concentration of royal dockyards; while the story of Kent s coalfield, isolated from its cousins in the North and Midlands, is yet another remarkable chapter. Finally, being located between the capital and the shortest crossing to the Continent, Kent s relationship with London has been exceptionally close since medieval times and is a recurring theme in this atlas. Several topics not usually covered in county historical atlases are included, for example the introduction of public water and gas supplies in the 19th century, together with the expansion of banking services and the local press. Though Kent has seen much in its time, it has never before seen a book like this, which will be welcomed well beyond the Kentish borders."
Author | : S. Kent Brown |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : |
Chronicles the history of the Mormon religion in America from its organization in 1830 to its recent trend toward worldwide expansion. Includes information on practices, settlements, historic sites, and principle leaders.
Author | : Robert Henlopen Labberton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 1885 |
Genre | : Historical geography |
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Author | : John Davies |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2017-10-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 022638960X |
The “utterly fascinating” untold story of Soviet Russia’s global military mapping program—featuring many of the surprising maps that resulted (Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian). From 1950 to 1990, the Soviet Army conducted a global topographic mapping program, creating large-scale maps for much of the world that included a diversity of detail that would have supported a full range of military planning. For big cities like New York, Washington, D.C., and London to towns like Pontiac, MI, and Galveston, TX, the Soviets gathered enough information to create street-level maps. The information on these maps ranged from the locations of factories and ports to building heights, road widths, and bridge capacities. Some of the detail suggests early satellite technology, while other specifics, like detailed depictions of depths and channels around rivers and harbors, could only have been gained by Soviet spies on the ground. The Red Atlas includes over 350 extracts from these incredible Cold War maps, exploring their provenance and cartographic techniques as well as what they can tell us about their makers and the Soviet initiatives that were going on all around us.
Author | : Anonymous |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 2024-05-24 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3385478472 |
Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
Author | : H Belden & Co |
Publisher | : Legare Street Press |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2021-09-10 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781015325272 |
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author | : Robert Henlopen Labberton |
Publisher | : New York : T. MacCoun |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 1885 |
Genre | : Historical geography |
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Author | : Mary Bakeman |
Publisher | : x |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 1992 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780915709014 |
Author | : David Wright |
Publisher | : Pen and Sword |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2016-07-31 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1473875242 |
Genealogically and historically, Kent is an important maritime county which has played a prime defensive role in English history. It is large and diverse and replete with great houses, castles and other family homes, many with their own archives. It is also a fascinating area of research for family and local historians, and David Wrights handbook is the perfect guide to it. For thirty-five years he has been working with the various Kent archives, and his extensive experience means he is uniquely well placed to introduce them to other researchers and show how they can be used. He summarizes the many different classes of Kent records, both national and local. For the first time he draws together the best of modern indexing and cataloguing along with other long-established sources to produce a balanced and up-to-date overview of Kentish genealogical sources where to find them, their contents and utility to researchers. Tracing Your Kent Ancestors is essential reading and reference for newcomers to family history, and it will be a mine of practical information for researchers who have already started to work in the field.
Author | : Sheila Sweetinburgh |
Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer |
Total Pages | : 330 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0851155847 |
A comprehensive investigation into Kent in the later middle ages, from its agriculture to religious houses, from ship-building to the parish church.