British & Irish History

Author: Peter Kellner, Christopher HitchensBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, London, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the political career of James Callaghan, exploring his rise to...

Author: Geoffrey FletcherBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, 1964Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a glimpse into the hidden corners and forgotten stories of London. It...

Author: Jean MetcalfeBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book vividly recalls a childhood in the 1920s, capturing the essence of a...

Author: Jasper RidleyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Viking Press, New York, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the intricate relationship between Cardinal Wolsey, Sir Thomas More,...

Author: James HerriotBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsDelve into the heartwarming world of a Yorkshire veterinarian as he navigates the challenges and joys...

Author: Reader's Digest; Williams, NevilleBinding: HardbackPublished: Newsweek, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book, part of the 'Milestones of History' series, delves into an era marked by...

A Country Life 'Best Book of the Year' 2023 The Times Book of the Week * * * 'I could read Martin Williams all day. He is a staggeringly communicative...

The debut cookery book from Ireland's leading Indian chef- over 100 easy, fresh recipes to make everyday Great Indian food is about making food come alive from a handful of...

'A must read for all wildlife lovers' Dominic Dyer Foxes, buzzards, crows, badgers, weasels, seals, kites - Britain and Ireland's predators are impressive and diverse and they capture our collective...

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...

A history of unmarried motherhood through three generations of an Irish family, and the secrets we conceal How far would you go for the missing? When Clair Wills was in...

The author of She-Wolves chronicles the lives and reigns of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose rivalry brought their nation to the brink of disintegration - and back...

Author: Judith HookBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the Baroque period in Britain, highlighting its cultural, artistic, and architectural...

Author: Joyce MarlowBinding: HardbackPublished: Andre Deutsch, 1972, Second Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Tolpuddle Martyrs by Joyce Marlow tells the story of the six agricultural...

Author: R.A.J. TylerBinding: HardbackPublished: Phillimore & Co., 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerBloody Provost is a historical account that delves into the life and times of...

Author: Brian ChuggBinding: HardbackPublished: B T Batsford, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a visual journey through Devon during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, showcasing...

Author: Julian PagetBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph Ltd, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe Story of the Guards by Julian Paget provides an in-depth look at the history...

Author: A.P. HerbertBinding: HardbackPublished: H. Baker, London, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIndependent Member is a notable work by A.P. Herbert that explores themes of individuality and...

Author: Robert Gray, Jane OlivierBinding: HardbackPublished: Compton Press Ltd, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life and abdication of Edward VIII, delving into the...

Author: Gayler, J. L.; Richards, Irene; Morris, Joseph ActonBinding: HardbackPublished: Harrap, 1957, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides a unique and illustrative approach...

Author: Philip M WilliamsBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents the diaries of Hugh Gaitskell, a key figure in British politics...

THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER     'A glitzy, glamorous rollercoaster of a romance - hugely entertaining and so satisfying . . . Sheila O'Flanagan at her sparkling best' Veronica Henry...

The purpose of this book is to produce what is essentially a 'home front' study of Ireland during the Crimean War, or more specifically Irish society's responses to that conflict....

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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: 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: Maisie WardBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell & Company Ltd, 1969Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis volume explores the life and work of Robert Browning, focusing on the period...

Author: Samuel BamfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Frank Cass & Co., 1967, Third EditionCondition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book is the first volume of Samuel Bamford's autobiography,...

Author: Brian FothergillBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber and Faber, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBeckford of Fonthill explores the life and vision of William Beckford, who was heavily influenced...

Author: Stanley AylingBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and reign of King George III, exploring his political struggles and...

Author: Christopher HillBinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1966, Sixth Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume explores the transformative events in England between 1603 and...

Author: John PiperBinding: HardbackPublished: William Collins, 1942Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsBritish Romantic Artists explores the works and contributions of notable British artists during the...

Author: George GoodchildBinding: HardbackPublished: Jarrold & Sons, -Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThe Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Gift Book is a poignant collection that aims to raise...

Author: Rex TestroBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1970, FIRST EDITIONCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Testro Story 1811-1970 chronicles the history and contributions of the...

Author: Marchette ChuteBinding: HardbackPublished: University of London, 1964, Third ImpressionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe aim of this lively book is to recreate for the...

Author: Richard WinstonBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who became a martyr and saint after...

Author: Philip HendersonBinding: HardbackPublished: Robert Hale Limited, 1958, FIRST UK EDITIONCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of Richard Coeur de Lion, the legendary...

Author: John N. MerrillBinding: HardbackPublished: J.N.M. Publications, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book captures the beauty and essence of the Peak District, offering readers memorable insights...