British & Irish History

Drawing on her unique set of contacts Katie Nicholl recounts the royal brothers extraordinary lives and reveals William and Harry's real characters as they become front line soldiers and modern...

She was described as the most dangerous woman in Europe by Adolf Hitler; Noel Coward said people who spent any time with her were always reduced to 'gibbering worshippers'; she...

A fully updated insider's account of the royal romance from trusted journalist Robert Jobson, NBC's royal correspondent It is the love story which captivated the world. and, after 8 years...

Elizabeth R applies the classic formula of the Brief Life to the most recognized yet still mysterious woman in the world, Queen Elizabeth II. For more than thirty years Robert...

From his earliest public appearances as a mischievous redheaded toddler, Prince Harry has captured the hearts of royal enthusiasts around the world. In Harry , Britain's leading expert on the...

Sarah Gristwood celebrates the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and how her enduring popularity was tantamount to her many supporters. The twists and turns of her life follow her teenage...

Few monarchs have achieved a sixty-year reign and the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II will be an historic event in every sense. This official souvenir charts every year of...

The Royals say they can do without many things, but not their animals. They are suspicious of practically everyone outside their own family, so the only creatures they really trust...

Did you know William IV was wont to speak his mind and could sometimes lack tact, which is said to have inspired the nickname Silly Billy ? Edward III banned...

In April 2005, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles made history by marrying amidst a flurry of publicity and press speculation. Prior to the wedding, opinions were divided on the...

AN UNCOMMON WOMAN is an enthralling biography of Princess Vicky - the Empress Frederick of Germany, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria, the wife of Prussia's Crown prince and the...

A ROYAL ENGAGEMENT IS ANNOUNCED. At 10am on 27th November 2017, Clarence House announced the exciting news that Prince Harry is engaged to Meghan Markle, with a wedding planned for...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years as British Sovereign in 2012. With the exception of Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years, she is the longest-serving monarch, acknowledged...

For the first time, all 70 of the Queen's Christmas speeches are published together in full, along with six additional feature speeches made at significant points in her life. Organised...

The fascinating royal and social history that inspired Seasons 2 and 3 of The Crown , written by the show's historical consultant. In this incredible companion to the second and...

Celebrate the rapier-like wit of the royal rebel, the late, great Princess Margaret - or 'Ducky' as she was known behind closed doors.

With fabulous pictures of the young royal family, this book takes a look at William and Kate's life from their engagement to the lead up to the arrival of Prince...

This fully illustrated book is a celebration of Kate Middleton's first year as the Duchess of Cambridge. It will detail her official and unofficial public appearances, including her honeymoon in...

Former royal correspondent Stephen Bates lifts the lid on the 1,800 years of power plays, ritual, tradition and intrigue in Britain's monarchy and asks, where to next for the world's...

When thinking of the Queen our first image is one of dignity and authority. She is the very definition of majesty: the British monarch, the Supreme Governor of the Church...

Jonathan Dimbleby's portrait of the Prince of Wales explores his beliefs and values, tests his attitudes and assumptions, and aims to illuminate the man behind the myths of the communications...

The first definitive biography of one of Britain's most complex actors, Wilfrid Brambell. A Dirty Old Man is the first definitive account of one of Britain's most loved and complex...

An accessible and witty celebration of the life of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke is a miscellany of facts and key moments in the life of the man...

An illustrated insight into the British royal family, revealing how the royal family eat, sleep, entertain, relax and work - both in and out of the public eye. Ingrid Seward...

Brian Hoey, a trusted Royal biographer, draws on the co-operation of the Prince and Princess of Wales to detail the changes in their lives and the deliberate establishment of an...

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books During his reign, Lord Cobham was burnt alive, but I forget what for. In Jane Austen's breezy and entirely biased telling...

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books 'Under bare Ben Bulben's head In Drumcliff churchyard Yeats is laid. An ancestor was rector there Long years ago, a church...

The enthralling new novel from the 10-million-copy, No. 1 bestselling author London 1941 When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn't be more different. But...

The bone-shaking new trilogy continues - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Vengeance is a killer. A killer is stalking and murdering sorcerers, and Valkyrie Cain is...

Two sisters. One secret. A journey to learn who they really are... The instant Irish number one bestseller! 'I really, really loved it. I think it's her best book so...

THE INSTANT TOP 10 IRISH BESTSELLER An Observer Best Debut Novelist of 2025 'One of the most exciting writers working in Ireland today' SALLY ROONEY 'One of my favourite books...

'The best book about the Windsors for decades' Petronella Wyatt The intimate biography of one of the most misunderstood women in British royal history. His charisma and glamour ensured him...

THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'The last untold account of the biggest crisis to hit the royals since the abdication ... Explosive biography by Britain's top royal author ... A...

An intensely moving account of George III's doomed attempt to create a happy, harmonious family, written with astonishing emotional force by a stunning new history writer. George III came to...

This official souvenir publication celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II through 70 photographs chosen to illustrate memorable events in the reign of Britain's longest-serving monarch ....

Illustrated history of the City of Waterford from the Vikings to the present day. This book traces the development of Waterford City from its foundation by the Vikings to the...

The definitive biography of King Charles with exclusive material and insight from a source close to the King himself.

Elizabeth Revealed is a lively and affectionate celebration of The Queen's long and eventful life. This gorgeously illustrated book blends personal and public, frivolous and factual in a tribute to...

Author: John Arlott, John Snagge, Gerald WollastonBinding: HardbackPublished: ArgusCondition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has some general wear and tear at corners, comes with protective...

Author: Terry ColemanBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, London, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsTerry Coleman's "Passage to America" is a compelling work of historical non-fiction that meticulously chronicles the arduous...

Author: Robert HewisonBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1977Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket price clipped and first page top edge clipped, dust jacket...

Author: D. J. O'HearnBinding: HardbackPublished: The Celtic Club Melbourne, 1990Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has white ink on spine and front, some general wear otherwiseErin Go...

Author: William GauntBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Very light chipping to top of spine on dust jacket,...

Author: Elizabeth LongfordBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1981Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis biographical work presents a captivating collection of portraits of influential women from the...

Author: G.E. AylmerBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames And Hudson London, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Bumped spine. Marks on title...