British & Irish History

Thoroughly researched and with a real understanding of the times these six fascinating women lived through, Alison Weir's book reveals a Tudor England where personal needs and private emotion could,...

Meghna and Rani used to be friends. Now they're bitter rivals. Or are they?     When Meghna fails to make it to the final round of a competition but...

Author: R.A.J. TylerBinding: HardbackPublished: Phillimore & Co., 1980Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerBloody Provost is a historical account that delves into the life and times of...

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...

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....

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

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...

'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,...

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'...

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'...

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...

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...

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....

Micheal Burns lives alone in his family's bungalow at the end of Kerry Head in Ireland. It is a picturesque place, but the cliffs have a darker side to them:...

'A book designed to be read in a dark January chill; it begs for a fireside and the sound of wind and rain howling outside' THE LADY      ...

In the long run, we're all dead. But for some of the most influential figures in history, death marked the start of a new adventure. The famous deceased have been...

The book version of the thrilling and innovative narrative podcast.On a dark and stormy night ...A pair of ghost-hunting journalists arrive at the most haunted house in Britain - the...

Superb storytelling from one of the world's best-loved writers.     Just round the corner from St Jarlath's Crescent (featured in MINDING FRANKIE) is Chestnut Street. Here, the lives of...

Author: George GoodchildBinding: HardbackPublished: Jarrold & Sons, -Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThe Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Gift Book is a poignant collection that aims to raise...

Author: Rex TestroBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1970, FIRST EDITIONCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Testro Story 1811-1970 chronicles the history and contributions of the...

Author: Marchette ChuteBinding: HardbackPublished: University of London, 1964, Third ImpressionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe aim of this lively book is to recreate for the...

'A charming and fun read that will have you pining for a summer on a misty Irish island' - Georgie Tilney, author of Beach RivalsA wildly romantic story on a...

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Rod Green explores the personal and political intrigues that have dogged the House of Windsor, including the Queen's fascinating relationships with prime ministers from Winston Churchill and Antony Eden to...

Author: Martin Hinton, John M. WilliamsBinding: SoftbackPublished: University of Adelaide, 2018Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection of essays delves into the complexities of the British...

FEATURING A BRAND NEW CHAPTER ON KING CHARLES III AND HIS CORONATION'Fascinating' The Times'Tantalising' Telegraph The gripping account of how the royal family really operates. Valentine Low, royal correspondent for...

MARCO POLO Dublin: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Fully revised and updated. Now with new Discovery Tours chapter. With this up-to-date, authoritative guide you can experience all the sights...

Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales and heir apparent for more than seventy years, became King on 8 September 2022. On 6 May 2023, the world watched as he...

'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...

The book that inspired the major documentary Edward vs George: The Windsors at WarPower and Glory begins with the fallout from the revelation of the Duke of Windsor's wartime treachery,...

For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth ruled over an institution and a family. During her lifetime she was constant in her desire to provide a steady presence and to be a...

From the dawn of history to the decline of the Celtic Tiger - how Ireland has been shaped over the centuries.Ireland has been shaped by many things over the centuries:...

Elizabeth I is one of England's most famous monarchs, whose story as the 'Virgin Queen' is well known. But queenship was by no means a certain path for Henry VIII's...

'This riotous and engaging biography has it all'GUARDIAN'As much fun to read as a good political thriller'WALL STREET JOURNALThe book that inspired the major documentary Edward vs George: The Windsors...

Author: Juliet GardinerBinding: SoftbackPublished: Collins & Brown, 1995Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe 'History Today Companion to British History' is a comprehensive guide edited by Juliet Gardiner...

Author: William J. LoftieBinding: HardbackPublished: Ashford Press Publishing, UK, 1985, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book, illustrated in black and white by Herbert Railton, provides insights...

The Instant Top 5 Irish Times BestsellerFrom the creator of The Irish History Podcast comes a fascinating look at Irish history through the lens of murder. In A Lethal Legacy,...

From one of the funniest writers of our time, the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of One Two Three Four and Ma'am Darling turns his attention to Queen Elizabeth...

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....

Author: Lauren JohnsonFormat: Paperback, 150mm x 221mm, 363g, 336 pagesPublished: Pegasus Books, United States, 2018England, 1509. Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch, is dead; his successor, the seventeen-year-old Henry VIII,...

Author: Emma HornbyFormat: Paperback, 127mm x 198mm, 251g, 368 pagesPublished: Transworld Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom, 2022A new gritty, page-turning historical saga from Emma Hornby, Northern England's answer to Dilly Court....

Author: Philip HowardBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton Ltd, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Black Watch tells the poignant and dramatic story of Farquhar Shaw and his role...

Author: Alan James GuyBinding: HardbackPublished: Manchester University Press, 1985Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the administrative practices and the economic aspects of officership in the British...

Author: VariousBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan & co, 1903; 1931Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis comprehensive work details the history of the English Church from its inception...

Author: Simon BlowBinding: HardbackPublished: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1983Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsFields Elysian is a compelling portrait of a hunting society, exploring the traditions...