British & Irish History

Everything your child needs to know about Irish farms! Did you know that there are almost 2,000,000 pigs in Ireland? And that sheep have rectangular pupils, which means they have...

A gripping ghost story from Britain's best-loved children's storyteller, full of friendship, adventure and a pirate queen. 'You're not . . . you're not Grania O'Malley, are you?' 'Who else...

The story of the Stuart dynasty is a breathless soap opera played out in just a hundred years in an array of buildings that span Europe from Scotland, via Denmark,...

Paul Burrell pays tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales in this celebration of her life. From the inside, he takes the reader into Kensington Palace and the extraordinary life she...

This book attempts to portray Queen Victoria as she was, not as icons and caricatures have depicted her. The copy-book sovereign of pious propaganda bears little resemblance to the flawed...

' Subverted my expectations at almost every turn... Jordan shows how the aftermath of violence affects all those who witness it.' New York Times 'Immersive, atmospheric, heart-stopping - I tore...

An immersive history of a pivotal stretch of water 'Fascinating, spellbinding, erudite and great fun.' Roddy Doyle 'Remarkable. Lively ... Gower writes beautifully [and] the book is profoundly popular.' Times...

A Daily Mail Best History Book of the Year; A Spectator Best Book of the Year It is generally accepted that Queen Victoria reigned but did not rule. This couldn't...

Author: Robert LymanBinding: HardbackPublished: Osprey Publishing, 2009Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsEvents in Iraq during 1941 carried significant strategic implications. The country's oil reserves represented a...

Author: Ted Gott, Sophie Matthiesson, Laurie BensonBinding: SoftbackPublished: National Gallery Of Victoria, 2007Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book showcases masterpieces from Australian and New Zealand...

Author: Paul FerrisBinding: HardbackPublished: The Dial Press, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography navigates the life of Dylan Thomas, a prominent Welsh poet known for his...

Author: Aubrey AttwaterBinding: HardbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1936Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis short history details the author's years spent preparing material for a comprehensive history...

Author: Brenda NiallBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerBrenda Niall chronicles the life of Martin Boyd, an Australian novelist known for his insightful...

Author: Robert Bloomfield; Edited with an introduction by Roland GantBinding: HardbackPublished: The Grey Walls Press, 1947Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis anthology presents a curated selection of...

Author: Graeme Disney & Valerie TarrantBinding: HardbackPublished: City of Sandringham Melbourne, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book documents the history and heritage of Sandringham,...

Author: H. Montgomery HydeBinding: HardbackPublished: London : H. Hamilton, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the story of the Londonderry family. It traces their lineage,...

Author: G. C. B. DaviesBinding: HardbackPublished: S P C K, 1951Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the religious history of Cornwall, specifically focusing...

Author: G. G. CoultonBinding: HardbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 1933Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines Scottish Abbeys and their impact on social life. It provides insights...

Author: G. D. H. ColeBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides insight into the Chartist movement through a series of portraits. Asa Briggs...

Author: Alfred Deakin; Edited by J.A. La Nauze and R.M. CrawfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1957Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsAlfred Deakin provides readers with his personal...

Author: Romney SedgwickBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan and Co, LTD., 1939Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis compilation presents a series of letters exchanged between George III and Lord Bute...

Author: Lyndsay GardinerBinding: HardbackPublished: T.C.E.G.G.S., Victoria, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis historical account chronicles Tintern School and Anglican Girl's Education from 1877 to 1977. The book...

Author: Brenda NiallBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBrenda Niall chronicles Martin Boyd's life, offering insights into his personal journey and literary achievements....

Author: George Malcolm ThomsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Secker & Warburg, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography recounts the life and times of Sir Francis Drake. It navigates his...

Author: Patrick O'FarrellBinding: SoftbackPublished: NSWU Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book received the 1987 NSW Premier's Literary Award. A major bicentennial documentary on ABC TV...

Author: Herbert Van ThalBinding: HardbackPublished: Stein and Day, New York, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a comprehensive overview of British Prime Ministers. It spans...

Author: Lady Frances BalfourBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1924Condition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography recounts the life and times of Lord Balfour of Burleigh....

Author: R.B. PughBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, London, 1961Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed historical overview of York, specifically focusing on the City...

Author: Thomas FaughnanBinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Faughnan, 1886Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis autobiography recounts stirring incidents from the life of a British soldier. A colour-sergeant in the...

Author: John Conington, M.A. (trans.)Binding: HardbackPublished: George Bell and Sons, London, 1888Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a collection of Horace's satirical writings,...

Author: Robert FoxBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 2008Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection of historical accounts brings pivotal moments to life through the eyes of...

Author: Malcolm ElwinBinding: HardbackPublished: London : Macdonald & Co, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents letters spanning twenty-five years, from 1767 to 1792....

Author: Charles DickensBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsOliver Twist begins as a penniless orphan in a workhouse. Society mistreats him, and he escapes to...

Author: Christina GarrettBinding: HardbackPublished: Cambridge University Press Library Edition, 1111Condition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book examines the lives and experiences of the Marian Exiles,...

Author: Mark Turnham ElvinsBinding: HardbackPublished: Phillimore, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsArundel Priory stands as a testament to centuries of religious heritage. The book navigates the intricate...

Author: Norman Verschuer WallaceBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, Australia, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis narrative transports you to the rugged landscapes of the Australian outback, where a young...

Author: Ainslie EmbreeBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin LTD, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book examines Charles Grant and his involvement with British rule...

Author: Lord EltonBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1945Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the historical trajectory and the evolving nature of the British Empire. It...

Author: Paul Hoftilizer; C.C. BarfootBinding: SoftbackPublished: Editions Rodopi, 1990Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the cultural and historical context surrounding William and Mary, delving into...

Author: Barbara Baynton; edited by Sally Krimmer & Alan LawsonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Univ of Queensland Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book showcases the work of Barbara...

Author: Sophia MurphyBinding: HardbackPublished: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book transports readers to the opulent world of Georgian England, specifically focusing on the...

Author: C.V. WedgwoodBinding: HardbackPublished: Duckworth, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsOliver Cromwell remains a towering figure in British history. His actions continue to spark debate...

Author: Vivian De Sola PintoBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1954Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis anthology presents the works of five prominent courtier poets from...

Author: James Pope-HennessyBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen and Unwin, 1959Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis historical biography recounts the life and times of Queen Mary, offering...

Author: John BuchanBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder and Stoughton Ltd, 1943Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerJohn Buchan recounts his life and experiences. He reflects upon his childhood,...

Author: Thomas HardyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Franklin Library, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerA man returns to his rural hometown, reigniting old passions and stirring up long-buried secrets...

Author: R. S. RaitBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable & Company, London, 1910Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book likely provides a detailed exploration into the historical and...

Author: Philip ZieglerBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis historical account navigates the intricate events and key figures involved in the Battle of...