British & Irish History

Author: Brenda NiallBinding: HardbackPublished: M.U.P., Melbourne, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the world of Ethel Turner and Mary Grant Bruce, two significant figures...

Author: John ColvilleBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsFrom his own recollections and unpublished diaries, Churchill's Private Secretary and close confidant describes the...

Author: Vera BrittainBinding: HardbackPublished: Victor Gollancz, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is Vera Brittain's war diary, spanning from 1913 to 1917. Edited by Alan Bishop,...

Author: T.A.J. BurnettBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray Publishers Ltd, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the captivating life of Scrope Berdmore Davies, chronicling his journey...

Author: Victoria GlendinningBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicholson, London, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Edith Sitwell, exploring her eccentric personality, her...

Author: Mark Bence-JonesBinding: HardbackPublished: Constable, London, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the history of British rule in India through the lives and tenures...

Author: Vera BrittainBinding: HardbackPublished: Seaview Books, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis trilogy delves into the author's personal journey through life, exploring themes of youth, friendship, and...

Author: Frances PartridgeBinding: HardbackPublished: Hogarth Press [with] Gollancz [with] Harper Collins [with] Weidenfeld & Nicolson, [-], 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous owner 1. A Pacifist's War 1939-1945;...

Author: Gordon ForthBinding: SoftbackPublished: Deakin University Press,, 1991Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsWinter Cooke family; Winter family; Cooke family; Pioneers -- Victoria -- Portland Bay Region...

Author: John Lack (ed.)Binding: SoftbackPublished: Footscray Historical Society, 1993Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book, edited and introduced by John Lack, delves into the history and culture...

Author: Sue TownsendBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen , 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsAdrian Mole is back, and he's still navigating the trials and tribulations of adolescence. From acne...

Author: Colleen McculloughBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild Publishing, 1987Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSet against the backdrop of a small coastal town, the narrative explores the lives and relationships of...

Author: W. K. HancockBinding: HardbackPublished: London : Faber and Faber, 1954Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the intricate relationship between an individual's personal journey...

Author: Alice MeynellBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press Humphrey Milford, 1941Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis is the complete edition of Alice Meynell's poems. The collection showcases her...

Author: Helen Vellacott, Editor.Binding: HardbackPublished: Currey O'Neil, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book recounts an English girl's experiences in colonial Australia. It offers a glimpse into...

Author: John BetjemanBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Union , 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis autobiographical blank verse novel recounts the formative years of John Betjeman, from his childhood...

Author: Emyr HumphreysBinding: HardbackPublished: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1955Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerSet against the backdrop of rural Wales, the story delves into the lives...

Author: Colin CrossBinding: HardbackPublished: Barrie and Rockliff, 1966Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography delves into the life and career of Philip Snowden, a prominent...

Author: H. J. HanhamBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, 1964Condition remarks:Book: Ex-libraryJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the intricate world of elections and party management, specifically focusing...

Author: Mary SoamesBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Clementine Churchill, offering insights into her personal experiences, challenges, and...

Author: Elisabeth BarkerBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan London, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the complex relationship between Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden during wartime. It...

Author: Leslie HunterBinding: HardbackPublished: Barker, 1959Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into themes of travel, exploration, and personal journeys, potentially set against the...

Author: Martin HarrisonBinding: HardbackPublished: George Allen & Unwin, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the intricate relationship between trade unions and the Labour...

Author: Roger MooreBinding: SoftbackPublished: Hodder and Stoughton , 1978Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the historical rise of the Labour Party in Britain from 1880...

Author: John Malcolm BrinninBinding: SoftbackPublished: Paragon House, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the life and times of Dylan Thomas during his time in...

Author: Constantine FitzgibbonBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Union/J.M. Dent & Sons, 1966Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the tumultuous life of Dylan Thomas, the celebrated Welsh...

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...

*An Evening Standard Must Read, Grazia Best Book of 2021 and Independent Debut Not to Miss* 'Beautifully written, this is a book of real hope and connection' Stylist Did you...

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'If a house could gossip, this is the book that Hampton Court would whisper. An enjoyable and readable stroll through 500 years of Hampton Court history: royal residents, common visitors,...

Lady Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers . Together, they explore the curious British obsession with dining alfresco, despite our...

Beyond the Cobblestones in Dublin is your guide to the city's eclectic neighbourhoods, where sophisticated brunch spots and cute interior stores sit alongside traditional Victorian watering holes and literary landmarks....

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...

'This is a gem. Kate Atkinson fans will love it' Irish Independent In a world of lonely hearts, are there enough happy endings to go around? Marriage matchmaker seeks assistant;...

Strikingly sharp and thrillingly violent, Little Criminals is the celebrated debut of the doyen of Dublin crime and winner of the Gold Dagger 2012. Justin and Angela Kennedy have money,...

Meet RORY BRANAGAN - he eats bad guys for breakfast. Well, not ACTUALLY. But he IS the best detective in town. First in a hilarious illustrated comedy-crime series for kids....

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...

An exciting new telling of the life of Anne Boleyn, using new archival research to reveal the woman behind the myth, from the acclaimed historian Dr Estelle Paranque. A queen...

' The Branded pulls you straight into the story, snares you, and won't let you escape until you turn the last page' Patricia Gibney During an unprecedented heatwave, the body...

Miller provides a clear and comprehensible narrative, a coherent and accurate synthesis, intended as a guide for students and the general reader to an extremely complex period in British history....

SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 'A superb novel, evoking a bygone era when women could not afford to put a foot wrong' SUNDAY TIMES...

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 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...