British & Irish History

Inspired by the true events of the most notorious evictions in Irish history... 1861, Donegal, IrelandTen years ago Declan Conaghan's father died in the Great Famine, and since then, Declan...

A Spectator Best Book of the YearTrawling through a vast family archive and arcane sources in half a dozen languages, Adam Zamoyski has revealed the dramatic life of his great-great-great...

'If a house could gossip, this is the book that Hampton Court would whisper. An enjoyable and readable stroll through 500 years of Hampton Court history: royal residents, common visitors,...

A storm lies ahead of her. Freedom lies beyond it ... 'Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me' Reader Review 'Hugely immersive and emotional'...

The gripping and emotional novel from the million-copy bestselling author of PS, I Love You She knows your secrets. Now discover hers...You've never met anyone like Alice. She sees the...

'Utterly addictive. Compulsive, twisty, tense.' CLAIRE DOUGLAS, author of Local Girl MissingJust how far is a mother willing to go? When a mysterious note arrives for seven months pregnant nurse...

An engaging biography that offers a new perspective on one of the most influential figures of the Crusades In 1187, Saladin marched triumphantly into Jerusalem, ending decades of struggle against...

Edward II is one of the most controversial kings of English history. On numerous occasions he brought England to the brink of civil war. Author Stephen Spinks argues that Edward...

Elizabeth I is renowned for the hugely successful reign that has led her to be considered one of the most celebrated monarchs in English history. But what of the trials...

A storm lies ahead of her. Freedom lies beyond it ... 'Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me' Reader Review 'Hugely immersive and emotional'...

Keith Alldritt gives us a lively telling of Yeats's story that puts the poet in the context of his times, from the high Victorian era to the modernism of the...

The Tudors is the first single-volume history of this fascinating dynasty in two decades. NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER .For the first time in decades comes a fresh look at the fabled...

This book is a dictionary of British (native, naturalised and cultivated) plants and the folklore associated with them. Unlike many plant-lore publications Vickery's Folk Flora tells us what people currently...

An authoritative account of the maritime history of the British Isles over the last 1500 years. Ian Friel defines 'maritime history' broadly to encompass naval developments, sea trade, exploration and...

Edward II is one of the most controversial kings of English history. On numerous occasions he brought England to the brink of civil war. Author Stephen Spinks argues that Edward...

Comprehensive account of one of the darkest episodes in the history of penal transportation history. On 15 March 1817 the convict ship the Chapman departed from the Cork with 200...

Telling the story of their lives from children to modern day, this fascinating and revelatory new book will look at the fraught relationship (and fiery rivalry) between King Charles and...

A "New York Times" Notable Book Empress Dowager Cixi (1835 1908) is the most important woman in Chinese history. She ruled China for decades and brought a medieval empire into...

Henry VIII is best known in history for his tempestuous marriages and the fates of his six wives. However, as acclaimed historian Tracy Borman makes clear in her illuminating new...

'A heady mix of thrills and heartbreak . . . I enjoyed it so so much' GRAHAM NORTON'What [Macmanus has] managed to do with London, and what London means to...

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'Gripping . . . I simply couldn't put it down' Edel Coffey, author of Breaking Point'Kept me guessing with each page I turned' Patricia Gibney, author of The Missing OnesFrom...

'Gripping . . . I simply couldn't put it down' EDEL COFFEY'Kept me guessing with each page I turned' PATRICIA GIBNEYAmy jumps at the opportunity when she's offered a nannying...

'Brilliant, fantastic and significant' - Dr George McGavinAnts are seemingly everywhere, and this familiarity has led to some contemptuous and less than helpful stereotypes. In this compelling insight into the...

These outstanding books bring to life the people, places and events of the past in these islands, from the earliest settlers to the present day. They explore the everyday lives...

'A fiendishly clever tale of ambition, deception, and power' DERREN BROWNBelfast, 1914. Two years after the sinking of the Titanic, high society has become obsessed with spiritualism, attending seances in...

This is the Prince Harry you've never read about before - the story behind the tabloid stories. Harry is the maverick Prince, who is brilliant, impetuous and unpredictable, and who,...

Whether you're eager to hold on to EU citizenship post-Brexit or simply interested in exploring your family's past, learn how to research and document your Irish ancestry with this essential...

To celebrate the centenary of the publication of Ulysses, the most important literary work of the twentieth century, eighteen artists, writers and thinkers respond to an episode each of the...

THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER'A tense, unsettling thriller' T. M. LOGAN, author of THE HOLIDAY'Gripping . . . a bright new voice in psychological thrillers' ERIN KELLY, author of HE SAID/SHE...

Sister Fidelma returns in REVENGE OF THE STORMBRINGER, the thirty-fourth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of DEATH OF A HERETIC, THE HOUSE OF DEATH, and THE SHAPESHIFTER'S LAIR....

The palm trees give the street a holiday atmosphere. There must be something in the soil they like. They have straight leaves that get a bit ragged, with split ends....

Author: Henry JamesBinding: HardbackPublished: Barrie & Jenkins, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsEnglish Hours is a collection of essays by Henry James that explores various themes and...

Author: Arthur BattleBinding: HardbackPublished: Meresborough Books, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a nostalgic look at life in Chislehurst during the Edwardian era, focusing on...

Author: David Howarth & Stephen HowarthBinding: SoftbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1994Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the history and impact of the Peninsular and Oriental...

Micheal Burns lives alone in his family's bungalow at the end of Kerry Head in Ireland. It is a picturesque place, but the cliffs have a darker side to them:...

Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales and heir apparent for more than seventy years, became King on 8 September 2022. On 6 May 2023, the world watched as he...

'A book designed to be read in a dark January chill; it begs for a fireside and the sound of wind and rain howling outside' THE LADYThis winter, escape to...

Rod Green explores the personal and political intrigues that have dogged the House of Windsor, including the Queen's fascinating relationships with prime ministers from Winston Churchill and Antony Eden to...

A heartwarming novel to fall in love with The day Heather, Niamh and Lauren met, they promised to be best friends for life, and that instant connection only grew stronger...

Twins Myles and Beckett, Artemis Fowl's younger brothers, return in their third and most outrageous adventure yet. For almost two years, Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye has been plotting revenge against the...

The book version of the thrilling and innovative narrative podcast.On a dark and stormy night ...A pair of ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain - the...

Author: Nigel CawthorneBinding: HardbackPublished: Prion / Barnes & Noble, 2004Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis provocative book delves into the often scandalous and intriguing sexual escapades of England's monarchs...

Author: R.G. GrantBinding: HardbackPublished: Bison Group, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive overview of Britain's security and secret intelligence services, focusing on MI5...

Author: Kirsty McLeodBinding: HardbackPublished: Andre Deutsch, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book discusses life at court and the town and country life of seventeenth-century...

Author: Lilian BondBinding: SoftbackPublished: The Dovecote Press, 1985, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the history and significance of Tyneham, a village in Dorset, England,...

Author: Katie HickmanBinding: HardbackPublished: William Morrow, 1999Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn an absorbing mixture of poignant biography and wonderfully entertaining social history, Daughters of Britannia offers...

Author: Simon MaccobyBinding: HardbackPublished: Adam and Charles Black, 1966, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the evolution of radical thought in England...