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Five thousand years ago there began the most momentous revolution in human history. Starting in Mesopotamia, city civilization emerged for the first time on earth, to be followed in Egypt, India, China and the Americas. The ideals of these ancient civilizations still shape the lives of the majority of mankind. In Search of the First Civilizations (previously published as Legacy) asks the intriguing question: what is civilization? Did it mean the same to the Chinese, the Indians and the Greeks? What can the values of the ancient cultures teach us today? And do the ideals of the West - a latecomer to civilization - really have universal validity? In this fascinating historical search, Michael Wood explores these ancient cultures, looking for their essential character and their continuing legacy. A brilliant exploration. Sunday Times Well-written, gorgeous and guaranteed to induce thought... Wood takes great care to put everything in a large historical perspective, which is actually more disturbing than comforting. New York Post

For thousands of years we have been enthralled by tales of Troy and its heroes. Achilles and Hector, Paris and the famed beauty Helen remain some of the most enduring figures in art and literature. But did these titanic characters really walk the earth? Was there ever an actual siege of Troy? In this extensively revised edition, historian Michael Wood takes account of the latest dramatic developments in the search for Troy. His wide-ranging study of the complex archaeological, literary and historical records has been brought up-to-date. Detailing the rediscovery in Moscow of the so-called jewels of Helen and the re-excavation of the site of Troy begun in 1988, which continues to yield new evidence about the historical city, In Search of the Trojan War takes a fresh look at some of the most excited discoveries in archaeology. A dazzling and exhaustive analysis. Washington Post This beautifully illustrated book vividly evokes themes that are central to our civilizations quest for its past. The New York Times Book Review

From the dark mind behind the DCI Matilda Darke series, comes the next novel in a pulse-pounding new series. Dr Olivia Winter is back. And she's got a brand new case to solve.**Available to pre-order now**

Franz Kafka's work has profoundly influenced postmodernist thinking. Michael Wood pays close attention to individual works by Kafka and to his original Austro-Hungarian context.

The White Island is a journey through the Mediterranean world of Homer, exploring the myths and legends that continue to weave their way into our collective consciousness. Michael Wood is an expert guide, taking readers on a rich and rewarding journey through the heart of ancient Greece and beyond.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. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

DCI Matilda Darke is back. And it might be her most personal case yet. Pre-order the most intense new thriller yet from Michael Wood!

This 430 page book is packed with information, and is guaranteed to interest the reader for many months, not just for Christmas!Avoid cheap photocopies that are difficult to read and have poor image quality! FamLoc is the only publisher to properly republish local history books. This is a republication of the 1875 "Ye Parish of Camerwell" (note the ancient spelling). The Parish of Camberwell was comprised of Dulwich, Peckham, Peckham Rye, Nunhead, part of Herne Hill, and of course Camberwell itself. It lay in the county of Surrey until 1889, when it became a borough in the County of London. This FamLoc edition has been amended slightly from the original. There has been the inevitable changes to format, and the illustrations have been moved to coincide better with the text. Although some of the punctuation has been changed, the grammar and prose has been faithfully retained, other than changes to a handful of typographical errors and the very few instances where clarity was required. The footnotes of the original have been incorporated into the new Notes chapter at the end of the book, the annotated text being underlined. History of the Parish of Camberwell vol II consists of 430 pages and 43 images. It includes chapters on public houses, buildings of the past, manorial history, local places and their associations, literary associations, and Dulwich College. It will be of great interest to local historians, family historians, and others with connections to the Camberwell district.

This third volume of Fulham Old and New consists of a whopping 537 pages and includes more than 204 illustrations, most of which are photographs. Fulham Fields and the Roads Across Them Chapters include: Fulham Palace Road, Crabtree, Fulham Palace, The Bishops of London, Suppression of the Bishopric, Bishop's Park, Millbank, Hurlingham, Broomhouse, Town Meadows, and Sands End. As with the previous two volumes, it has been extremely well researched, and is invaluable to the local historian and family historian, as well as being of interest to the general reader.

This 570 page book is packed with information, and is guaranteed to interest the reader for many months, not just for Christmas! Originally published in 1900, this FamLoc Edition of Fulham Old and New (Volume I) has been republished, with just a small number of changes to the format, and made available for all those who are interested in the history of Fulham, or have Fulham ancestors and wish to know more about the place in which their ancestors lived. There is a wealth of history here, and many, many names of residents from all walks of life are included. There are 127 photographs and illustrations.

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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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

History of Wimbledon, or "The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Wimbledon," to give the full original title, was originally published in 1865. This FamLoc Edition is a true re-publication (rather than merely a facsimile that some "publishers" issue). The prose has been faithfully retained, other than changes to a very few typographical errors and where clarity is required. The many footnotes of the original have been either incorporated into the main text or added as endnotes to the relevant chapter. For most of its history Wimbledon lay in the County of Surrey, but, with the expansion of Greater London, it now forms part of the London Borough of Merton. This is an excellent book, 200 pages packed with detailed information, and will be of great interest to the local historian and family historian.

First published in 1909, The Story of Royal Eltham is almost 600 pages of invaluable information for the local historian and family historian. This FamLoc edition has been fully re-edited and reformatted to retain quality (beware of some "publishers" who merely photocopy the source material). The Story of Royal Eltham is much more than about royalty; within can be found much information on churches, people of note, old buildings and landmarks, street names, charities, and much more.

Beneath the cracked roads of a burning town lost to history, an old threat rises from the ashes. When his best friend is killed in a mysterious vampiric ritual, Zeke Boldan is left to uncover the mysteries behind a rising vampire threat. With a broken weapon and a shattered spirit, Zeke is left with nothing besides the clothes on his back and a vague lead. After he encounters an enthusiastic priest and a reluctant paranormal investigator, they form a necessary partnership which leads them to Pennsylvania while they learn hidden secrets behind Luzerne County's dark past. Faced with trauma, Zeke is forced to put aside his own personal vendetta for the greater good while forming new friendships along the way. Only he has the experience and understanding to stop the soul of the sinister Blackheart Valentine from returning and rising to power. Time may heal all wounds but the scars beneath the surface are the most frightening. Michael Wood is a passionate writer from Massachusetts. He aspires to write and create unique worlds from new ideas while following relatable characters who embody thought-provoking themes. This is his debut novel.

Following in the footsteps of the greatest Spanish adventurers, Michael Wood retraces the path of the conquistadors from Amazonia to Lake Titicaca, and from the deserts of North Mexico to the heights of Machu Picchu. As he travels the same routes as Hernán Cortés, and Francisco and Gonzalo Pizarro, Wood describes the dramatic events that accompanied the epic sixteenth-century Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires. He also follows parts of Orellana's extraordinary voyage of discovery down the Amazon and of Cabeza de Vaca's arduous journey across America to the Pacific. Few stories in history match these conquests for sheer drama, endurance, and distances covered, and Wood's gripping narrative brings them fully to life.Wood reconstructs both sides of the conquest, drawing from sources such as Bernal Diaz's eyewitness account, Cortés's own letters, and the Aztec texts recorded not long after the fall of Mexico. Wood's evocative story of his own journey makes a compelling connection with the sixteenth-century world as he relates the present-day customs, rituals, and oral traditions of the people he meets. He offers powerful descriptions of the rivers, mountains, and ruins he encounters on his trip, comparing what he has seen and experienced with the historical record. A wealth of stunning photographs support the text, drawing the reader closer to the land and its people.As well as being one of the pivotal events in history, the Spanish conquest of the Americas was one of the most cruel and devastating. Wood grapples with the moral legacy of the European invasion and with the implications of an episode in history that swept away civilizations, religions, and ways of life. The stories in Conquistadors are not only of conquest, heroism, and greed, but of changes in the way we see the world, history and civilization, justice and human rights.

In a nation that threatens to be divided by war and hardship, a young man helps ensure the freedom of his country while creating his own. In 1864, the American Civil War between the Union and the Confederacy intensifies by the day. A wealthy businessman in New York named Charles Nethersole wants to benefit the Union by inventing new ways to improve technology once the war concludes. With the aid of a distraught inventor, Charles supervises him as he creates a new workforce with steam-powered beetles to invent a new electric generator that can transfer power across the state. Living within Charles' mansion is a crew of misfit career thieves who work for him while they each carry their own personal demon. Among his crew, a young man named Silas Wellesley desires a life on the other side of the law. When he and his partner inadvertently incriminate a theater actress named Rosalind during their latest heist, Silas rescues her from a wrongful imprisonment. As the two grow closer, Silas rekindles his lost love of becoming an actor. Torn between loyalties, Silas must decide between his team and the life he always wanted. Enduring love, loss, betrayal, and greed, Silas is forced to face his worst fears and realize who he truly is. The only way to predict one's future is to create it.

This accessibly-written book provides lawyers, diplomats, scholars and students the tools to understand the law governing the powers of the UN Security Council, as conceived in the Charter and as they apply and evolve in practice, and explores the powers and limits of the Council within the international legal system.

Old Kew, Chiswick and Kensington was originally published in 1910. This FamLoc Edition is a faithful re-publication, preserving Lloyd Sanders original text. There have, however, been the necessary changes to format, and a very small number of corrections to typographical errors. Old Kew, Chiswick and Kensington contains 250 pages packed with information, plus sixteen illustrations. It will be of interest to local historians, family historians, as well as those who want to find out more about the area in which they live.

The year is 2138. The devastation caused by the Obliteration has polluted the planet with nuclear waste. In a new world of blossoming violence, some strive to make peace in their own twisted way. Robbed of his home and innocence, Zachary Grayfield is forced to make a living on a farm in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Every day becomes harder for him to endure when his painful memories of torture and loss are always present to haunt him. When he encounters a drifter named Norman who offers him a chance to sail to California, Zachary seizes the opportunity to finally run away from his past. When Norman invites Zachary and his companions to a pirate museum in Provincetown, the young man decides that a life of fortune and wanderlust is the path he should pursue. With a display ship restored to working order, the crew dub it the "Broadmoor" and make their way south through a treacherous sea ruled by savagery and greed. Whether it's to escape the pain of the past, to make a difference, or to fight the cruelties of the world, the crew of the Broadmoor realize that the seas can be just as unforgiving as they approach an uncertain future.

Avoid cheap photocopies that are difficult to read and have poor image quality! FamLoc is the only publisher to properly republish local history books. "History of Deptford" covers the old Parish of Deptford, which included New Cross and part of Brockley. Originally published in 1884, this FamLoc edition has made changes to format and punctuation, but the prose has been faithfully retained, other than changes to a handful of typographical errors and the very few instances where clarity was required. Deptford is steeped in history, and this new edition of Dews' "History of Deptford" is invaluable for family historians, local historians, as well as those with Deptford connections who wish to know more about the town and its surrounding area.

Avoid cheap photocopies that are difficult to read and have poor image quality! FamLoc is the only publisher to properly republish local history books. "History of the Borough of Lewisham," first published in 1908, covers the geographic area of what was then the Metropolitan Borough of Lewisham, formed in 1900, and includes Lewisham, Lee, Catford, Hither Green, Forest Hill, Bellingham, Rushey Green, Southend, Honor Oak, part of Blackheath, part of Brockley, and part of Sydenham. It is a history of those places, and not a history of the borough. The book covers the history from ancient times up to 1908. It is rich in the origins of street names and places, and includes much information on churches, topography, notable events, people of influence, and much more. 73 excellent photographs and illustrations are included, making it invaluable for the local historian, family historian, and others with a connection to the places mentioned. This FamLoc edition is a slight modification. The images have been moved to better coincide with the text, and there have been changes to format and punctuation. However, the grammar and prose has been faithfully retained, other than changes to a handful of typographical errors and the very few instances where clarity was required.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

The Northern Heights of London, first published in 1869, covers Hampstead, Highgate, Islington, Muswell Hill and Hornsey. For this FamLoc Edition there have been some inevitable changes to format, especially regarding the quotations, although the prose has been faithfully retained, other than changes to one or two typographical errors, and where clarity is required. It is over 500 pages, packed with information on the geography, people and events, and also includes 40 line drawings from photographs. This book is a valuable resource for local historians and family historians.

This 520 page book is packed with information, and is guaranteed to interest the reader for many months, not just for Christmas! Avoid cheap photocopies that are difficult to read and have poor image quality! FamLoc is the only publisher to properly republish local history books. First published in 1875 as "Ye Parish of Camerwell" (note the ancient spelling), History of the Parish of Camberwell includes Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich, East Dulwich, part of Herne Hill, and of course Camberwell itself. This FamLoc edition has been amended slightly from the original. There has been the inevitable changes to format and structure, and the illustrations have been moved to coincide better with the text. Although some of the punctuation has been changed, particularly with respect to the many quotations, the prose has been faithfully retained, other than changes to a handful of typographical errors and the very few instances where clarity was required. The footnotes of the original have been incorporated into the new Notes chapter at the end of the book, the annotated text being underlined. History of the Parish of Camberwell vol I contains more than 500 pages, and has a wealth of interesting facts and info, including the origins of the names of streets and places, geology, parochial history, churches and chapels, population, influential individuals and families, schools, transport, charities, and much more. It will be of great interest to local historians, family historians, and others with connections to Camberwell and its surrounding area.

An engaging series of reflections on the literary landscape of our time--from the writings of Roland Barthes to those of Stephen King--Wood explores such issues as the shift of interest from novel to story, the blurring of the line between fiction and criticism, the persistence of the notion of paradise, the lure of horror, and the tendency of fiction both to reflect and to resist contemporary history. Wood casts his net wide: a brilliant dissection of Beckett's prose comedy is followed by an absorbing sequence of essays on Kundera, Calvino and García Márquez. Chapters on Toni Morrison and on Angela Carter lead us to chapters on Kazuo Ishiguro and Jeanette Winterson.

History, Topography and Antiquities of Highgate, by John H. Lloyd was first published in 1888. It covers Highgate and also has notes on Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Hornsey. This FamLoc edition is a faithful republication, retaining the original prose, other than correcting a handful of typos. The format has been changed, especially the quotations, which have been indented as with modern usage. We at FamLoc think this is an excellent book, giving many, many hours of enjoyment for those interested in local history or family history - and for those who are lucky enough to live in Highgate and want to know more about the area.

This second volume of Fulham Old and New, originally published in 1900, is over 500 pages, and includes 171 illustrations. Chapters on Walham Green and Parson's Green are also included. Note this is a proper re-publication of the original, and not merely a cheap photo-copy that some "publishers" are selling. Fulham Old and New will be of great interest to those who value local history for its own sake, as well as for those who have ancestors who lived in Fulham, and wish to find out more about the place in which their ancestor lived and worked.

Avoid cheap photocopies that are difficult to read and have poor image quality! FamLoc is the only publisher to properly republish local history books. This FamLoc Edition of "Bermondsey, its Historic Memories and Associations" is a republication of Edward T. Clarke's 1900 original. This book has much information on Bermondsey Abbey, Bermondsey House, Queen Elizabeth, and men of influence, but it must be said it has relatively little modern or social history. That said, it is a valuable introduction to the history of Bermondsey. For most of its history Bermondsey lay in the county of Surrey. In 1889 it became part of the expanding County of London. In 1900, along with Rotherhithe and a small part of Deptford, it formed part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey. In 1965 the borough became part of the London Borough of Southwark, although the district of Bermondsey still exists. There have been the inevitable changes to format and punctuation, especially regarding the many quotations, but the grammar and prose has been faithfully retained, other than changes to one or two typographical errors and the very few instances where clarity was required.