Matilda by Tracy Borman

Matilda by Tracy Borman

Bio-Drainage ist eine nachhaltige Wasserbewirtschaftungstechnik, die nat rliche Prozesse und die Vegetation nutzt, um Staun sse zu bek mpfen. Im Gegensatz zu herk mmlichen Entw sserungsmethoden, die auf technische Konstruktionen angewiesen sind, nutzt Bio-Drainage die Kraft der Pflanzen, um bersch ssiges Wasser aus dem Boden aufzunehmen und wieder in die Atmosph re abzugeben. Dieser umweltfreundliche Ansatz verringert nicht nur das Risiko von Staun sse, sondern verbessert auch die Bodengesundheit, steigert die Produktivit t der Pflanzen und f rdert die kologische Nachhaltigkeit.

Tracy Borman tells this story with a steady eye and a steady hand, tracing what can be known of Matilda's part in the events that were to change the course of English history -- Helen Castor * Literary Review *
Borman shows that Matilda was a capable regent and political operator.. Matilda remains relevant: one legacy is her bloodline, which still rules in Britain today * Sunday Times *
A richly layered treatment of a stormy reign * Kirkus *
Borman moves deftly between the difficult written sources... The often scanty details of Matilda's life are given more rounded form by viewing them in context * History Today *
Borman has expertly forged an absorbing biography from fragments of her personal history * Independent *

Tracy Borman studied and taught history at the University of Hull and was awarded a PhD in 1997. She went on to a successful career in heritage and has worked for a range of historic properties and national heritage organisations, including the National Archives and English Heritage. She is now Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust and also works part-time for Historic Royal Palaces.

Tracy has regularly appeared on television and radio, and has featured in a range of magazine and newspaper articles. She is a regular contributor to history magazines, including articles in BBC History Magazine on the history of beauty and eighteenth-century 'It' Girls'. In addition, she also gives public talks and lectures on a wide range of subjects.

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ISBN 13	9780099549130
ISBN 10	0099549131
Title	Matilda
Author	Tracy Borman
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Vintage Publishing
Year published	2012-09-06
Number of pages	320
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