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Various folk theories about the origins of fairies include casting them as either demoted angels or demons in a Christian tradition, as deities in Pagan belief systems, as spirits of the dead, as prehistoric precursors to humans, or as spirits of nature. \u003cem\u003eFairies\u003c\/em\u003e is a pocketful of delight, packed with beautiful images and full of fascinating tales.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44582923534514,"sku":"9781838864569","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781838864569_b7ccd183-d25e-44bf-8a31-9ea2492bd926.jpg?v=1786028591"},{"product_id":"9781838866143","title":"A History of Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe history of the island of Ireland is both complex and connected to the wider world: it was the first place in the British and Irish archipelago to be settled by Christian monks, and has suffered Viking invasion, Norman colonization, British decimation, mass migration to the New World, civil war and eventually independence for Éire in the early 20th century. Despite its often troubled past, Ireland is today a dynamic island with a blossoming economy and culture. Arranged chronologically from ancient times to the 21st century, \u003cem\u003eHistory of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e provides a pictorial exploration of a land that is well-known but often little understood. Discover the remains of the country’s many Iron Age hill forts, such as the atmospheric stone fort at Grianán Aileach; explore the first Christian colonies in the monastic settlement at Glendalough in County Wicklow; read of the legend of St Patrick, and stood atop a hillside and banished snakes from Ireland – prompting all serpents to slither away into the sea; discover the \u003cem\u003eBook of Kells\u003c\/em\u003e, an illuminated manuscript of the Celtic Gospel written in the 9th century; learn about the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century, where English and Scottish settlers established Protestant communities, causing lasting communal strife; understand the Easter Rising and the traumatic war for independence, which led to Ireland’s current political shape; and experience modern Ireland, a place of prosperity, with thriving cities like Dublin and Belfast alongside beautiful countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307499008373,"sku":"9781838866143","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781838866143_4507b69a-d06a-4239-9292-79ac2eb96b37.jpg?v=1786027781"},{"product_id":"9781838863715","title":"Saints Illustrated","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Catholicism, sainthood is the highest state of holiness for any soul in Heaven. There are more than 10,000 saints that have been canonized by the Catholic Church – some were exemplary models, others extraordinary teachers, while some worked miracles or changed the lives of millions through their guidance and good works. Arranged in chronological order, the book covers all the major saints, from St Paul, the Apostle who did most to spread Christianity following the death of Christ, and established Christian communities in Asia Minor – to Pope John Paul II, famous for being a peacemaker and providing spiritual inspiration during the fall of communism. In between, this compact volume covers well-known historical figures such as Joan of Arc, who defended the honour of France in the Medieval era, the philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas, and lesser-known saints such as Zita, the 13th century patron saint of maids and domestic servants. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding and with 150 illustrations and artworks of saints from every part of the world, this book will fascinate anyone interested in inspiring – and often very human – religious figures from Biblical times to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307583680885,"sku":"9781838863715","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781838863715_0636611d-4e18-41ce-afa7-3be4b9a62dab.jpg?v=1786028580"},{"product_id":"9781838863159","title":"Abandoned Ireland","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e180 superb colour photographs from remote castles to Stone Age tombs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert text explains the fascinating stories behind the images presented\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes crumbling abbeys, disused train stations, defunct industrial sites and neglected grand houses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308019855733,"sku":"9781838863159","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781838863159_857a52bf-f3a9-4c99-bcc5-bad168b571f9.jpg?v=1786028547"},{"product_id":"popes-illustrated","title":"Popes Illustrated","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeautifully packaged volume in traditional hand-bound format \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures 150 illustrations and photographs of major popes from St Peter to Leo XIV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes popes from throughout Catholic history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490052874613,"sku":"9781838866617","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781838866617.jpg?v=1786441946"},{"product_id":"history-of-scotland","title":"A History of Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover more about Robert the Bruce and other unforgettable figures that made Scotland the great nation it is today. 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The book is arranged chronologically, from the Roman invasion of Scotland in the 1st century to Mary Queen of Scots and her downfall, David Hume and Adam Smith, Dolly the Sheep in 1997 and the construction of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh in the 21st Century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490362761589,"sku":"9781838864583","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781838864583.jpg?v=1786442256"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-dominic-connolly.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}