British & Irish History

Jane was Henry VIII's third Queen, and she was described by him as 'his first true wife', both his first two marriages having been annulled. She was twenty-seven when he...

The story of Anne Boleyn goes to the root of all history; what makes an individual or event memorable to later generations? Anne is an exceptional case for her life...

The real-life inspiration and setting for the Emmy Award-winning Downton Abbey , Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey tells the story behind Highclere Castle and the life of one...

Now a USA Today Bestseller! The greatest journey is the one you least expect... 'Swept me off my feet! A jewel of a novel - it simply sparkles' Evie Woods...

One night can change your life. Forever. 'Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me' Reader Review 'Hugely immersive and emotional' Reader Review 'An emotional...

THE NUMBER 1 IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 An Irish Times Book of the Year 2024 Ireland is a strikingly...

Elizabeth I is one of England's most famous monarchs, whose story as the 'Virgin Queen' is well known. But queenship was by no means a certain path for Henry VIII's...

The screenplay of the latest macabre and haunting comedy from the writer of In Bruges and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Winner: Best Screenplay, BAFTAs 2023 Winner: Best Screenplay, Golden...

The new novel from bestselling author Graham Norton Carol is a divorced teacher living in a small town in Ireland, her only son now grown. A second chance at love...

Set in the vibrant, tumultuous world of Victorian England, The Household immerses readers in a compelling historical narrative. This novel chronicles the lives of women within a unique domestic establishment,...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Stain on top of block that does not bleed into pagesThis compelling autobiography chronicles the professional...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsOld Vic: Torian Country's Sketchbook presents a captivating visual and textual journey through a significant era of British history and culture. This...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThe Memoirs Of James Hardy Vaux: Including His Vocabulary Of The Flash Language presents a unique historical document,...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis investigative work, War Plan Uk: The Truth About Civil Defence In Britain, uncovers the hidden realities of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsVanishing Britain presents a poignant look at the changing face of the British Isles. Roy Christian chronicles the...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles a pivotal era in English governance, focusing on the intricate relationship between...

Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Small inscription on book block, otherwise internally sound. Weapons Of The British Soldier...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis compelling collection, Letters Of Lady Augusta Stanley: With Introduction By The Dean...

Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Some marks and specks on boards. Bumped corners and...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling historical account, The Defeat Of John Hawkins, chronicles the...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsThis historical biography, Fanfare For Elizabeth, vividly chronicles the early life of Queen Elizabeth I, painting a detailed portrait of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsBritish Folklore, Myths And Legends chronicles the rich tapestry of ancient tales and mystical narratives that define the British Isles....

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some small rips on dust jacket, binding otherwise fine, tanning on blockThis poignant memoir, Testament Of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: SignedThis compelling historical narrative, Heart Of Exile: Ireland, 1848, And The Seven Patriots Banished; Their Adventures, Loneliness And Loves In Three...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling historical biography, The Life And Times Of Queen Anne, chronicles the pivotal reign of...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: Previous ownerMarina Warner's Queen Victoria's Sketchbook uncovers the hidden artistic talents of one of history's most iconic...

Edition: RU ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling historical account, Victoria Travels: Journeys Of Queen Victoria Between 1830 And 1900 With Extracts From Her...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerHappy And Glorious: Six Reigns Of Royal Photography chronicles the fascinating evolution of royal portraiture and public image through the...

Edition: De Luxe, Numbered & Signed EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: SignedCondition remarks: No. 272 of 300 copies. Boards in good condition. Binding remains tight. Clean...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsConstable by Peter D. Smith presents a compelling biography of the renowned English landscape painter, John Constable. This insightful work...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis captivating historical non-fiction work, Beside The Seaside: A Picture Postcard Album Souvenir Of 1907 From Portsmouth, chronicles a bygone...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles the private world of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, offering an intimate look into their lives...

This book is a fun and lighthearted look at the notoriously funny and wonderfully unique Irish wit. The Irish have a famously unique and hilarious way with words that has...

In this incredible companion to the second and third seasons of Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown , renowned biographer and the show's historical consultant Robert Lacey takes us through the...

'A brilliant, funny and thought-provoking book' - Jonn Elledge 'Compelling, provocative, and utterly brilliant' - Dr Estelle Paranque How the monarchs of England and Scotland met their deaths has been...

The book titled Kings and Queens of England by the author Antonia Fraser. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.

'Magnificent.' Irish Times'Much to savour.' The Times'An event in Irish culture.' TLSThe collected letters of John McGahern, 'one of the greatest writers of our era' (Hilary Mantel) and 'the most...

'Magnificent.' Irish Times'Much to savour.' The Times'An event in Irish culture.' TLSThe collected letters of John McGahern, 'one of the greatest writers of our era' (Hilary Mantel) and 'the most...

The fascinating royal and social history that inspired Seasons 2 and 3 of The Crown , written by the show's historical consultant. In this incredible companion to the second and...

Frankie Howe was never quite sure enough of herself to take centre stage - after all, life had already judged her harshly. Now in her eighties, she finds it easier...

*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK, FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2025, SCOTSMAN BOOKS OF 2025, COUNTRY LIFE BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2025* 'Packed with anecdote and colour, it's...

Ancient Egypt is one of the great wellsprings of human civilization, first developing around the city of Memphis on the Nile River in the fourth millennium BCE. Egyptian life was...

'An enthralling read with . . . so many laughs along the way' - Liz Nugent Two women, decades apart, united by hope. All Caroline wants is to be a...

'Take the key, my pet. I can't ever go back. And it's the only thing I can give you. Ireland is in your blood.' When Grace arrives in Roone Bay,...

Death is a whisper in the Anglo-Saxon world. But on a remote island, off the coast of County Mayo, it has a louder voice. The local radio station runs a...

Sophie has become the figure within the family who is the comforter to its members and a reassuring and inspiring presence for the country. She is a modern woman and...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerThis compelling biography, Queen Adelaide, chronicles the life of a remarkable royal figure, offering an intimate look into...