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Britannia's Embrace: Modern Humanitarianism and the Imperial ...

Britannia's Embrace: Modern Humanitarianism and the Imperial ...

Caroline Shaw

Robin Gwynn cites eight to ten thousand as the number likely in England at this time. Gwynn, “James II in the Light of His Treatment of Huguenot Refugees in England, 1685–1686,” The English Historical Review 92, no. 365 (October 1977):  ...
Huguenot Heritage: The History and Contribution of the ...

Huguenot Heritage: The History and Contribution of the ...

Robin D. Gwynn

Originally published to great acclaim in 1985, this second revised edition takes into account new research and recent writings.
The Religious Culture of the Huguenots, 1660-1750

The Religious Culture of the Huguenots, 1660-1750

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And yet, as Robin Gwynn remarks (chapter 1 ), French scholars, with the very notable exception of Bernard Cottret who re-invigorated a tradition somewhat forgotten since Fernand de Schickler, have on the whole rarely directed their efforts ...
The Huguenots of London

The Huguenots of London

Robin D. Gwynn

The different communities of Spitalfields and Soho are contrasted, and attitudes to the newcomer refugees, and their assimilation to London society, are explained. The book includes a Visitor's Guide to Huguenot London.
Diversity and Difference in Early Modern London

Diversity and Difference in Early Modern London

Jacob Selwood

... though many of those were simply passing through the metropolis to points further west (whether somerset or the americas).44 robin Gwynn suggests that french exiles constituted as much as 5 percent of london's population by 1700.45 the ...
Restoration: Charles II and His Kingdoms, 1660-1685

Restoration: Charles II and His Kingdoms, 1660-1685

Tim Harris

1–2; The Humble Petition of Protestants of France Lately Presented to His Most Christian Majesty [1681]; Robin Gwynn, Huguenot Heritage: The History and Contribution of the Huguenots in Britain (2nd edn, Brighton, 2001), pp. 26–8, 44 ...
Fear, Exclusion and Revolution: Roger Morrice and Britain in ...

Fear, Exclusion and Revolution: Roger Morrice and Britain in ...

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Robin Gwynn The Entring Book is centred around the 1680s, and is arguably the single most important source available to historians for the reign of James II. The same decade and the same reign were central to the arrival of French ...
The WI Cookbook: The First 100 Years

The WI Cookbook: The First 100 Years

Mary Gwynn

As the Women's Institute turns 100, this beautifully packaged book, curated by food journalist Mary Gwynn, brings together the 100 best loved members' recipes nationwide.
The Huguenots in Later Stuart Britain: Volume I – Crisis, ...

The Huguenots in Later Stuart Britain: Volume I – Crisis, ...

Robin Gwynn

John Murray. Carter, Alice Clare (1954). “The Huguenot Contribution to the Early Years of the Funded Debt, 1694–1714”. HSP, XIX (1952–8), iii, 21–41. —— ( 1964). The English Reformed Church in Amsterdam in the Seventeenth Century.
Mary Gwynn's 30-minute Vegetarian Recipes

Mary Gwynn's 30-minute Vegetarian Recipes

Mary Gwynn

Offers sixty-four vegetarian recipes for soups and snacks, lentils and other legumes, pasta, vegetables, rice and grains, eggs and cheese, and desserts
The Busy Mum's Cookbook

The Busy Mum's Cookbook

Mary Gwynn

In this practical cookbook, Mary Gwynn shows the working mum what foods to buy that will last the week and how to have delicious, easy-to-make and nutritious meals ready in a trice with no wastage.
Bloody Foreigners: The Story of Immigration to Britain

Bloody Foreigners: The Story of Immigration to Britain

Robert Winder

Quoted in Edward Smith, Foreign Visitors in England, p.30. Quoted in ibid., p.39. Quoted in Robin Gwynn, Huguenot Heritage, p.149. William Petty, Treatise of Taxes and Contributions, 1662, quoted in Daniel Statt, Foreigners and Englishmen, ...
Vegetarian Barbecue Cookbook

Vegetarian Barbecue Cookbook

Mary Gwynn

The outdoor grill has been liberated! Mary Gwynn's inspirational and delicious recipes show the versatility of the barbecue for meat-free eating, from a complete vegetarian meal to accompaniments to meat dishes.
The Busy Mum's Vegetarian Cookbook

The Busy Mum's Vegetarian Cookbook

Mary Gwynn

Mary Gwynn applies her 'Busy Mum's' philosophy to this inspirational collection of failsafe vegetarian recipes, all of which are tried, tested and family-approved.
The Outlaws of Sherwood

The Outlaws of Sherwood

Robin McKinley

The Robin Hood legend comes thrillingly alive in Robin McKinley’s reimagining of the classic adventure Young Robin Longbow, subapprentice forester in the King’s Forest of Nottingham, must contend with the dislike of the Chief Forester, ...
Back In Time For Dinner: From Spam to Sushi: How We've ...

Back In Time For Dinner: From Spam to Sushi: How We've ...

Mary Gwynn

Mary Gwynn was deputy food editor of Woman and Home magazine, founding editor of BBC Vegetarian Good Food and subsequently editor of the M&S magazine. She worked as a consultant editor and trainer for Waitrose for fourteen years ...
Social Science

Social Science

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Dr. Samuel Gwynn Coe Dr. Samuel Gwynn Coe, former head of the Department of History and Political Science at Florida Southern College, died on March 3. Dr. Coe joined the Florida Southern faculty in 1928 and retired some years ago.
Robin Hood: The Silver Arrow and the Slaves

Robin Hood: The Silver Arrow and the Slaves

Lynda Edwards

This Robin Hood reader is based on an episode from the popular BBC series, where the legend of Robin Hood is updated for a 21st century audience.
The Vegucation of Robin: How Real Food Saved My Life

The Vegucation of Robin: How Real Food Saved My Life

Robin Quivers

Charting her inspiring road to wellness, The Vegucation of Robin describes her transformation inside and out, and, including ninety of her favorite vegan recipes, she encourages readers to join her in putting their health first.
Great Salt Lake: A Scientific, Historical and Economic Overview

Great Salt Lake: A Scientific, Historical and Economic Overview

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A Scientific, Historical and Economic Overview J. Wallace Gwynn. The Life Cycle Of The Great Salt Lake Brine Shrimp by J. Wallace Gwynn in cooperation with the HAFB Range. 248 Photo 1. Microscopic closeup of dried biine shrimp eggs ...
Against the Tide: Back Pain Treatment, the Breakthrough - An ...

Against the Tide: Back Pain Treatment, the Breakthrough - An ...

Robin McKenzie

Co-authored by Ron Bybee, who has determinedly encouraged Robin McKenzie (best-selling author of Treat Your Own Back) to tell his story, this book will fascinate all those who have been involved with Robin and his groundbreaking discoveries ...
The American Shorthorn Herd Book

The American Shorthorn Herd Book

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Hunt's Best by Peerless Robin. Hunt's Choice by Peerless Robin. Hunt's Lad by Peerless Robin. Hunt's Pride by Peerless Robin. Hurd by Prince of Wall. Hurley by Victoria's King. Huron Girl by King. Huron Lady by Victor. Huron Princess by ...
Wild Robin

Wild Robin

Susan Jeffers

Robin hates the chores he must do around his house until he is kidnapped to fairyland where there is nothing to do but play.
The Complete Farseer Trilogy: Assassin’s Apprentice, Royal ...

The Complete Farseer Trilogy: Assassin’s Apprentice, Royal ...

Robin Hobb

The complete Farseer Trilogy by international bestselling author Robin Hobb. ‘In today’s crowded fantasy market Robin Hobb’s books are like diamonds in a sea of zircons’ George R. R. Martin
Robin's Home

Robin's Home

Jeannine Atkins

Robin learns how to fly and build a nest. Includes information on the life cycle of robins.

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