Set in the twelfth-century England when the empress Maud and Stephen are fighting for the crown of England after the death of Henry, chronicles the struggle to build a cathedral. The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known . . . of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect--a man divided in his soul . . . of the beautiful, elusive...

Amanda Vickery sets her sights on the golden age of homemaking in the 18th Century Georgian era. She traces the story of the unique relationship Britons enjoy with their homes. Characters from all walks of life, including gentlewomen in their stately mansions and servants with only a locking box to call their own, are brought to life as Amanda reveals the private diaries, intimate letters and curious artifacts of the age where the modern notion of...

Co-authored by Caroline Seebohm and Christopher Simon Sykes.

This beautifully illustrated tour of ten historic Arts and Crafts homes suggests that the tradition in Britain was less cozy, although every bit as lovely, as the American version. While grander than their American counterparts, these homes display the same attention to design and craftsmanship as American Arts and Crafts bungalows. Coleman, a psychiatrist and a historic home enthusiast, provides contact information for the homes, which are all open...