British & Irish History

Featuring 200 photographs, this isa lavish celebration of Britain s most beloved Royal, offering a fascinating look at the events of 20th-century Britain as well as an endearing portrait of...

Longlisted for the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction From an unforgettable new voice in Irish fiction, a heart-pounding, life-affirming story about one woman trying to leave her marriage and start...

' 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...

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...

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...

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: W. M. HughesBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1947Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book contains tales from bygone days. The author, W.M. Hughes, shares...

Author: R. H. Bruce LockhartBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 2003Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts the experiences of a British agent. A narrative unfolds, detailing...

Author: Arnold BennettBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 2004Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Old Wives' Tale deals with the lives of two very different sisters, Constance...

Author: Roger HudsonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1993Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book contains memoirs from the Civil War. Lucy Hutchinson, Alice Thornton, Ann Fanshawe,...

Author: G. R. EltonBinding: SoftbackPublished: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides documents and commentary. It gives insight into the Tudor era. The...

Author: Sinclair BuchanBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA young man stands in a wooded area, his trench coat and scarf suggesting a...

Author: George CampbellBinding: HardbackPublished: London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1961Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: FEP missingMarkings: No markingsWilliam Fuller lived a life of deception and intrigue during the late 17th...

Author: Henri TalonBinding: HardbackPublished: ROCKLIFF, 1950Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book contains selections from John Byrom's journals and papers. Henri Talon edits the selections...

Author: Alan BellBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSydney Smith remains a fascinating figure in British history. He flourished during the late 18th...

Author: Betty MillerBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1954Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis collection contains letters written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning to Mary Russell Mitford. The correspondence reveals...

Author: John Byng, Viscount TorringtonBinding: HardbackPublished: London : Folio Society, 1996Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts the journeys of John Byng, Viscount Torrington, as he...

Author: Rosalind FallanceBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1966Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents a collection of essays that explore London through the lens of Charles...

Author: Lord BirkettBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts a series of infamous crimes and trials. It provides detailed accounts of...

Author: M. R. Lambert, M.A., & M. S. Sprague, M.A.Binding: HardbackPublished: BASIL BLACKWELL - OXFORD, 1933Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis in-depth historical guide presents a detailed...

Author: Ivan SouthallBinding: HardbackPublished: Whitcombe & Tombs, Melbourne, 1950Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe story of the weaver from Meltham, Godfrey Hirst, and the first...

Author: Victoria GlendinningBinding: SoftbackPublished: Hutchinson, London, 1998Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsVictoria Glendinning presents a biography of Jonathan Swift. She navigates the complexities of his life, from...