British & Irish History

Author: David J. HowarthBinding: SoftbackPublished: Quartet Books, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the history and significance of British naval power, detailing the evolution and...

Author: Houlbrooke, R.Binding: HardbackPublished: Basil Blackwell, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis anthology provides a rich collection of diaries that offer insights into the daily lives and...

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: Samuel LewisBinding: HardbackPublished: Genealogical.com, 1984, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThese books provides a comprehensive overview of the geography, history, and notable features of Ireland. It...

Author: Stewart JoyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Ian Allan, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book examines the financial failures of British Railways since the nationalisation of the industry. It...

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: Donald HorneBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1969Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this book, Donald Horne explores the cultural and political landscape of England during the...

Author: Mary SoamesBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1979, Third Impression Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsClementine Churchill is a biography written by Mary Soames, detailing the life of her...

Author: Richard HolmesBinding: HardbackPublished: BBC Books, 2005Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsExplore the footsteps of one of the greatest political figures of the 20th century with 'In...

Author: John BarrellBinding: SoftbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 1985, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the representation of the rural poor in English painting between 1730...

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...

Author: Anthony SampsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane The Penguin Press, 1967, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the complexities and ambiguities surrounding the life and...

Author: Emma HowardBinding: HardbackPublished: Barnes and Noble, 2006Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a stunning visual exploration of Ireland, showcasing its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural...

1980: Josephine escapes her home in Ireland, hoping never to return. She starts a new, exciting life in London, but as much as she tries, she can't quite leave the...

Five toasts. Five people. One lifetime. 'An extraordinary novel, a poetic writer, and a story that moved me to tears.' John Boyne'I'm here to remember - all that I have...

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....

Who advises the royal family, what influence do they have and how have they shaped history?Throughout history, the British monarchy has relied on its courtiers - the trusted advisers in...

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

Ireland is a strikingly different country now to the one it was in the mid-1990s. Dramatic economic, social and cultural changes, including the Celtic Tiger boom and increasingly secular debate...

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....

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....

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

'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...