Richard Tames

An Armchair Traveller's History of Cambridge provides not only a narrative of the city and university, and a guide to visits within a short driving distance, it also features a variety of aspects ignored in other accounts: food and fashion, music and gardens, books and clubs, Cambridge contributions to poetry, theatre and sport, royal associations and links with the Arab...

Step back in time to ancient Greece and discover the spectacular achievements of an adventurous civilisation. Delve into everyday life to find out what the Greeks ate, where they lived, and what clothes were fashionable. Find out about the gods they worshipped, the heroes they admired, and the politicians who made history. A selection of 15 practical projects helps to...