John James

John James

  • 5 stars across 15 books
Christopher Gravett has worked as a curator both at the British Museum and at the Royal Armories at the Tower of London. Currently he is curator at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire. He has written many books on medieval military history, arms, armor and castles. John James studied figurative illustration and specialized in historical reconstructions and architectural drawings for many years. He has worked on a number of non-fiction books for children, including an award-winning title on Egyptian pyramids. He lives in Britain.
1st September 2007

A Shakespearean Theatre

"A Shakespearean Theatre" is an invaluable guide to an important period in English history. With the use of superb cutaw... MoreA Shakespearean Theatre

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1st February 2011

A 19th Century Railway Station

Step inside one of the marvels of the Victorian age! In the middle of the 19th century, steam railways were the very lat... MoreA 19th Century Railway Station

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1st September 2009

Medieval Cathedral

Discover a world of ornate architecture, stories told in glass and unique feats of construction and art. This guide pres... MoreMedieval Cathedral

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1st October 2010

Roman Villa

Step inside a luxurious Roman Villa and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work in this rural estate. Fr... MoreRoman Villa

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18th August 2005

Real Knights

Twenty celebrated knights are examined right down to the details of armor, tournaments, and castle life.... MoreReal Knights

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20th November 2003

Real Pirates

Meet the rogues who gave pirates their bad name. William Fly took a promotion from lowly boatswain to captain when he pr... MoreReal Pirates

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