Catalog Search Results
1) London
Author
Language
English
Description
Strange laws, heroic deeds, surprising revelations, and quirky stories that have shaped the unique history of Britain's capital.
London's long history is extraordinarily rich-and whether your interest is political, social, architectural, or historical, you'll find a variety of topics in this alternative guide to London.
Learn about:
Roman ruins.
Notorious crimes.
Hidden tube stations.
The famous London smog.
Cockney rhyming slang and much more....
2) The Olympics
Author
Language
English
Description
Who reprimanded Hitler during the 1936 Olympic Games?
When did the Olympic event "shin-kicking" get banned?
Which Shakespearean play refers to the Olympic Games?
Who was the first official cheat in 388 BC?
Find the answers to these questions and many other intriguing aspects of the Olympic Games in this absorbing collection of stories and trivia.
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The Olympics reveals the beguiling stories behind the well-known history...