A Thing in Disguise: The Visionary Life of Joseph Paxton
- 307 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
ix, 307 pages, [16] pages of color plates : 20 cm
Kate Colquhoun Bücher
Kate Colquhoun ist eine Biografin und Historikerin, deren Werk sich mit faszinierenden Lebensgeschichten und gesellschaftlichen Phänomenen befasst. Durch sorgfältige Recherche deckt sie verborgene Motivationen und kulturelle Kontexte auf, die die Geschichte prägen. Colquhoun versteht es meisterhaft, die Vergangenheit lebendig werden zu lassen und dem Leser fesselnde und oft unerwartete Einblicke in menschliche Triebkräfte und gesellschaftliche Kräfte zu vermitteln. Ihre Schriften erkunden vielfältige Themen, von visionären Persönlichkeiten bis zur Geschichte der Kulinarik, und untersuchen dabei stets, wie diese Elemente die Gesellschaft widerspiegeln und beeinflussen.
Joseph Paxton, a self-taught polymath of the Victorian era, made significant contributions to horticulture, urban planning, and architecture. Known for his innovative solutions to large-scale logistical challenges, he earned the title "The Busiest Man in England" from Charles Dickens. His multifaceted expertise and impact on various fields highlight his remarkable legacy and influence during a transformative period in history.
Mr Briggs' Hat
- 352 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The fascinating story of the first ever railway murder
The sensational murder trial of Florence Maybrick that gripped Victorian society.
Taste
The Story of Britain Through Its Cooking
From the Iron Age to the Industrial Revolution, the Romans to the Regency, few things have mirrored society or been affected by its upheavals as much as the food we eat and the way we prepare it. In this involving history of the British people, Kate Colquhoun celebrates every aspect of our cuisine from Anglo-Saxon feasts and Tudor banquets, through the skinning of eels and the invention of ice cream, to Dickensian dinner-party excess and the growth of frozen food. Taste tells a story as rich and diverse as a five-course dinner.
