British & Irish History

As the boy prince turns into the man who would be king, interest in Prince William is at an unprecedented height in 2003, the year of his twenty-first birthday. Seen...

'Lovely... delivers the warmest of glows' - Telegraph 'Who wouldn't love this chocolate-box delight of insights and snapshots of The Queen...A treasure chest' - Good Housekeeping A sparkling celebration of...

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'...

*PLUTARCH AWARD FOR THE BEST BIOGRAPHY OF 2024* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE* ' SUBLIME ' A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ' STUNNINGLY GOOD ' THE...

Andrew Morton, well-connected British royal biographer and the author of Diana: Her True Story, is writing a new book about Diana's son Prince William and his soon-to-be wife, Kate Middleton....

The Collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London, embraces over 500 years of British history, more than 60,000 sitters and explores ideas of social change, power and influence. Arguably as...

Author: Richard FaberBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber and Faber, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsRichard Faber's "The Brave Courtier" is a compelling work of historical biography that chronicles the life...

Author: Robert WalcottBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1956Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Yellowing to end pages and dust jacket and tears on...

Author: David CecilBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable and Company Limited, London, 1965Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis historical biography chronicles the life...

Author: William TorranceBinding: HardbackPublished: W. Torrance, Brisbane, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis local history account, "Steamers On The River From Ipswich To The Sea" by William Torrance, meticulously...

Author: Robert BlakeBinding: HardbackPublished: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1955Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis historical biography chronicles the life and political career of...

Author: Georgiana BlakistonBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerGeorgiana Blakiston's "Woburn And The Russells" is a compelling work of historical biography, meticulously detailing the...

Author: Jasper RidleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Clarendon Press Oxford, 1962Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Pen code to the spine and to the back inside coverThis biography chronicles...

Author: Michael SadleirBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable & Co Ltd, 1933Condition:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis biographical account illuminates the lives of Blessington and D'Orsay, portraying their public...

Author: Bertrand And Patricia RussellBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hogarth Press, 1937Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Foxing to pages and book loose from the spine.This volume...

Author: Michael SadleirBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable & Co Ltd, 1933Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a comprehensive biographical account of Bulwer and his wife. The narrative...

Author: Carola OmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder and Stoughton, 1976Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight discolouration to the top of the dj.This book recounts the early life experiences...

Author: F. R. SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1966Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book meticulously details the legislative processes and political machinations that culminated in the Second Reform Bill....

Author: K. J. M. SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 2002Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a biographical account of James Fitzjames Stephen. It examines his intellectual contributions and...

Author: Lacey Baldwin SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1971Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded spine otherwise fineThe book examines the pervasive nature of treason during the Tudor...

Author: W.G. GraceBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hambledon Press, 1980Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Sun faded spine to DJ. Otherwise fineThis book presents the cricketing memories and personal...

Author: Jasper RidleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1970Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: DJ has a tear and the spine of the DJ is sun fadedThis biography...

Author: Jasper RidleyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Viking Press, 1983Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Fold to the back of the DJThis historical account scrutinizes the intertwined lives...

Author: Jasper RidleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable London, 1987Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a comprehensive account of the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It chronicles her journey...

Author: Jasper RidleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild Publishing London, 1985Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a comprehensive account of King Henry VIII's life and reign. It examines the political landscape...

Author: Alan J.S. PatersonBinding: HardbackPublished: David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1972Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Book in excellent condition. DJ worn with tear to top...

Author: A. J. P. Taylor, F.B.A.Binding: HardbackPublished: SIMON AND SCHUSTER NEW YORK, 1972Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Excellent condition with a few small tears to...

Author: A.L. RowseBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames & Hudson, 1975Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Excellent edition with price clipped DJThis volume offers a comprehensive biographical study of Jonathan...

Author: Richard W. DavisBinding: HardbackPublished: Epworth Press, 1971Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Book in excellent condition. DJ price clipped and 5cm tear to front of...

Author: George Otto Trevelyan, M.P.Binding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1881Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Good condition. Small clipping pasted to the front and...

Author: Marjorie TheobaldBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: Black cloth in good condition. Worn DJ within mylar. Clean text. This historical account chronicles...

Author: George Macaulay TrevelyanBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, Green and Co., 1937Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe book presents a comprehensive account of the life of Sir Edward Grey, who...

Author: Charles Philips TrevelyanBinding: HardbackPublished: Chatto & Windus, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Book in very good condition tears to the back of the DJ.This volume...

Author: Rev. Wm. BenhamBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan & Co., 1894Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book presents a biographical account of Catharine and Craufurd Tait. The narrative was compiled...

Author: Derek ParkerBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson, 1975Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book presents a comprehensive account of John Donne's life. It examines his significant contributions to literature and...

Author: Letitia Fairfield And Eric P. FullbrookBinding: HardbackPublished: William Hodge, London, 1954Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Board with light bumping on corners and spine....

Author: A. L. RowseBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1971Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book examines the social fabric of the Elizabethan era. It details the daily lives, customs, and societal structures...

Author: David CecilBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1983Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Excellent condition. Jacket is price clipped.This book presents a biographical account of Charles Lamb. The narrative explores the...

Author: G. P. Gooch And Ghita StanhopeBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, Green and Co., 1914Condition:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Good condition with a few blemishes to the front...

Author: M. M. ReeseBinding: HardbackPublished: Edward Arnold, 1961Condition:Book: ExcellentJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Slight Discolouration to the dust jacketThis scholarly work offers a comprehensive analysis of William Shakespeare's history...

The Restoration was a decade of experimentation: from the founding of the Royal Society for investigating the sciences to the startling role of credit and risk; from the shocking licentiousness...

This is the story of one of royalty's most secretive families. Grace Kelly was swept away when the handsome Prince Rainier, a man she barely knew, asked for her hand...

Author: Leonard CottrellBinding: HardbackPublished: Chilton Books, Philadelphia, 1966Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis volume presents a triumph of archaeological investigation. The text describes a fascinating and detailed...

Author: Keith RobbinsBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hambledon Press, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book examines the intricate relationships between political figures, diplomatic strategies, and armed conflicts within the...

Author: Peter GunnBinding: HardbackPublished: The Bodley Head Ltd, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a biographical account of Augusta Leigh, who was Lord...