{"title":"Ian Mortimer","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"time-travellers-guide-3-books-collection-set-ian-mortimer-non-fiction-paperback","title":"The Time Traveller's Guide 3 Books Collection Set by Ian Mortimer - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabethan England\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Time Traveller's Guide to Restoration Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into England's past with this paperback collection of three acclaimed volumes from historian Ian Mortimer's Time Traveller's Guide series. Rather than a dry parade of kings, dates, and battles, each book works like a practical travel guide, walking you through what it actually felt like to eat, dress, work, worship, and travel across three transformative centuries. From muddy medieval lanes to Elizabethan sea ports and Restoration coffeehouses, Mortimer draws on diaries, court records, and household accounts to reconstruct daily life with striking, sensory detail. It's history you can practically smell, hear, and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis three-book set gathers Ian Mortimer's celebrated works of narrative history, each built around the same premise: what would you actually need to know if you could travel back in time? The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England reconstructs fourteenth-century life from the ground up, covering everything from etiquette at a lord's table to the dangers lurking on the road between towns. The Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabethan England shifts to the age of Shakespeare and Drake, exploring how ordinary Elizabethans navigated plague, exploration, and a rapidly changing social order. The Time Traveller's Guide to Restoration Britain closes the trilogy after the English Civil War, when theatres reopened, science flourished under the Royal Society, and London rebuilt itself after fire and plague. Across all three, Mortimer resists simply listing facts. Instead he builds scenes: a market stall, a sickroom, a tavern, a ship's deck, letting readers feel the textures of everyday existence rather than just memorize its outline. He is candid about the discomforts and dangers of each era, from poor sanitation to precarious law enforcement, while also capturing genuine moments of wonder and resilience. The result rewards both newcomers to social history and readers who already know the political timelines but want to understand how people actually lived through them, one meal, one journey, and one household at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers three pivotal eras of English history in one paperback collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by respected British historian Ian Mortimer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on everyday life, not just kings, wars, and politics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible, narrative style makes complex history easy to follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for history buffs, students, and curious general readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat addition to a home library or classroom reading shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England — A practical, ground-level tour of fourteenth-century life, from food and clothing to law and travel.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabethan England — Explores the age of Shakespeare and Elizabeth I through the everyday realities of ordinary people.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Time Traveller's Guide to Restoration Britain — Follows England's recovery after civil war and plague, into an era of new science, theatre, and city life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIan Mortimer is a British historian and the author of the Time Traveller's Guide series, which reimagines historical periods as immersive, practical handbooks for the modern reader. He holds a doctorate in history and has written extensively on medieval and early modern England, blending archival research with a storyteller's eye for detail. Mortimer's approach favors lived experience over political chronology, drawing on diaries, court records, and household accounts to recreate daily life with unusual immediacy. His books have introduced many readers to social history who might otherwise find traditional history writing inaccessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection turns history into an experience you can practically step inside, perfect for curious readers, students, and gift-giving. 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This carefully curated quartet invites you to walk the streets, sit in the great halls, and stand at the crossroads of culture and power across medieval, Elizabethan, Restoration, and Regency Britain. Mortimer, celebrated for turning dense historical scholarship into immersive, living history, guides readers not as passive observers but as travelers who experience daily life—its meals, clothes, work, and rituals—from the inside. Each volume translates centuries of change into a vivid, accessible journey, revealing how ordinary people navigated climate, law, religion, and social codes. Perfect for history enthusiasts, curious minds, and gift givers seeking a compelling, educational experience, this set offers both breadth and depth: a well‑rounded timeline of English life across four pivotal eras, all through a singular, engaging voice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes This Collection Worth Owning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOwning all four Time Traveller's Guides in one discreetly consistent package creates a seamless, binge‑readable arc from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century. The collection offers a cohesive lens on how England evolved—politically, socially, and culturally—through four distinct lenses: feudal order, Tudor power and exploration, post‑Civil War restoration, and the polish of Regency culture. The set is ideal for progressive learning, classroom discussion, or personal study, providing a durable reference for understanding continuity and change in British history. The durable paperback format also makes these titles practical for travel, study, or reading aloud with family, friends, or students, turning big history into four intimate, memorable journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooks Included in This Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis volume invites readers into the daily rhythms of medieval life, from town markets and craft guilds to the rituals of feast and faith. Mortimer blends social detail with a traveler’s curiosity, painting a vivid map of how people ate, slept, worked, and prayed. You’ll gain a visceral sense of towns and villages, the rhythms of work, and the imprints of law and religion on everyday conduct. It’s a practical, engrossing walkthrough of a world that shaped modern Europe, rendered with clarity and historical nuance that entertain as they educate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Time Traveller's Guide to Elizabethan England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this era of explorers, theatres, and courtly intrigue, Mortimer reveals the texture of life in Elizabethan towns and the bustling atmosphere of London. Expect insights into fashion, food, health, education, and the theater that so defined the age. This volume makes the period feel immediate—through the eyes of a citizen navigating social hierarchy, wit, and risk. Readers will sense the pulse of a nation at the height of its cultural renaissance, with its ambitions and anxieties laid bare in accessible language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Time Traveller's Guide to Restoration Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis book unfolds the complex rebound of society after civil upheaval, showing how Restoration culture revived theatres, coffee houses, and fashionable social rituals. Mortimer explains shifts in politics, religion, and gender dynamics, and how these changes filtered into homes, streets, and work. The result is a vivid portrait of a nation rebuilding identity, legitimacy, and entertainment, making the Restoration era feel both practical and surprisingly contemporary in its human themes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Time Traveller's Guide to Regency Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into the refined, bustling world of Regency life—from the salons and drawing rooms to the streets and markets. This volume traces fashion, etiquette, empire, and innovation, revealing how a relatively short period seeded enduring cultural legacies. Mortimer’s approach clarifies the everyday realities behind towering literary and political reputations, helping readers understand why this era remains a touchstone for modern ideas about luxury, sophistication, and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Set Is Perfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection is ideal for history lovers who crave immersive storytelling without sacrificing accuracy. It suits curious readers building a broad understanding of English social history, students needing accessible context for coursework, homeschooling families seeking a chronological framework, and gift buyers looking for a thoughtful, enriching present. Whether you’re a seasoned history buff or a newcomer to the Time Traveller's Guides, the four volumes together create a comprehensive, readable tour through four centuries of English life, perfect for personal reading lists, book clubs, or educational packs in classrooms or libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmersive, travel‑in‑time experiences of four distinct historical periods.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear, reader‑friendly explanations that equip you to understand complex eras.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsistent voice and structure across the four volumes for seamless reading.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRich context for culture, politics, and daily life—great for study or enjoyment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for gifting history enthusiasts who appreciate depth without overload.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat for book clubs, classrooms, and family reading alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIan Mortimer is a renowned British historian and acclaimed author best known for the Time Traveller's Guides series. His work translates centuries of scholarship into engaging, accessible narratives that illuminate how people really lived in different eras. Mortimer’s combination of rigorous research and narrative clarity helps readers connect with history on a personal level, making these guides popular with both general readers and students. His thoughtful approach to social and cultural history provides a dependable, engaging lens through which to explore England’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Time Traveller's Guides collection offers a complete, cohesive journey from medieval to Regency Britain. It’s not just a lifelike glimpse into the past; it’s a practical toolkit for understanding how historical forces shape the present. The set is compact, affordable, and endlessly re‑readable, with each volume standing on its own yet building a richer, connected picture when read together. 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