Great BritainMarshall Cavendish, 2005 - 144 sivua Great Britain is a small country with interesting people, traditions, and diverse food. It has seen kings and queens, castles and wars, and has evolved into its present state through years of historical moments. This book delves into Great Britain, discussing how the country started, its economy and environment, and the ways it influences the world today. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life. |
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INTRODUCTION | 5 |
The AngloSaxons The Normans The Plantagenets | 27 |
GOVERNMENT | 34 |
The legal system | 40 |
guards | 47 |
Air pollution Traffic woes Water pollution Energy | 57 |
RELIGION 76 | 80 |
The development of the English language Old English | 90 |
FOOD | 119 |
Yleiset termit ja lausekkeet
18th century agricultural areas Bank Britain British Castle celebrate Celtic Celtic language ceremony Christian Church cities coastal court dress early east eastern coast Edinburgh Edward England and Wales English environment Europe European Union festival France Friday Agreement fringe theater Gaelic gardens Greater London groups held Henry Highlands House hunting Immigration Indian industry King known Lake District language Lords major Manchester manufacturing meal miles million Northern Ireland parks Parliament Peak District percent of Britain's place names played policies political popular population prime minister production Protestant pubs Queen race region reign river Roman Royal Royal Hospital Chelsea Rugby Saint sausages schools Scotland Scottish Shelta soccer South summer tartan teams television Thames theater Tony Blair tourist Tower of London towns traditional United Kingdom uplands vacation Welsh West William wind farms Yorkshire