Focusing on the Victorian and Edwardian eras, this work delves into the concept of manliness as a crucial educational ideal within public schools. It examines how these institutions shaped male identity and character, emphasizing the values and expectations placed on young men during this transformative period in history. The book provides insight into the cultural and social implications of education, highlighting the interplay between masculinity and academic life.
Official history of Gloucester Rugby Club from its foundation in 1873 to 2016, and of its ground at Kingsholm, acquired in 1891. Profusely illustrated throughout, mainly in colour, and drawing heavily on documentary sources and memories.
Many other cocktail books have been and gone, but the International Guide to Drinks remains the book used by bartenders the world over, with a comprehensive guide to the preparation of every kind of drink, from exotic cocktails to wines, liqueurs, spirits and beers.