European History

Two chance encounters during one beautiful summer led New Zealander Allan Parker into a lifestyle that many of us can only dream about: he was offered a house-sit of a...

When Queen Victoria s husband, Prince Albert, died in December 1861 the nation was paralysed with grief. He was only 42 and official bulletins had, until the day before he...

The mountains have always fascinated people. When you think of a mountain vacation you immediately think of hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing, climbing, etc., but there are plenty of other disciplines...

Keep track of every stage of the world's most famous cycling race with this illustrated journal and notebook. This is a complete guide to every aspect of Le Tour, from...

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...

No leader of modern times was more unique and more uniquely national than Charles de Gaulle. As founder and first President of the Fifth Republic, General de Gaulle saw himself...

Georgiana's story is surely one of the most compelling and dramatic in late Georgian society and is the subject of numerous books and the highly successful film The Duchess. Love...

In The Favourite , Mathew Lyons strips away the myth - and the self-mythologising - to find Sir Walter Ralegh in the one role in which his contemporaries knew him...

For the better part of the nineteenth century, Queen Victoria came into power over Great Britain and Ireland, among the other areas in control of the British Empire. Her period...

A Personal Portrait of the Royal Family elegantly showcases one man's devotion to the British Monarchy. Colin Edwards has become a familiar face at Royal events; so frequently attending visits...

This history examines the Conservative Party's ability to dominate British politics. It takes as its key themes the party's relationship with mass democracy and its willingness to adapt, often at...

'...Munck has produced a highly integrated comparative synthesis which is all the more welcome for its inclusion of so much material from northern Europe. Confronting the main historiographical arguments in...

The final novel from the greatest Spanish writer of his generation, Javier Marias Spain in the 1990s is beset by a simmering campaign of terror from Basque separatists ETA, with...

Royal Tudor blood ran in her veins. Her mother was a queen, her father an earl, and she herself was the granddaughter, niece, cousin and grandmother of monarchs. Some thought...

National Serviceis a serious - if often very entertaining - attempt to get to grips with an extraordinary institution, which now seems as remote as the British Empire itself. With...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Stunning, photographic King Charles III memorabilia gift for royal fans As the nation celebrates the coronation of a new monarch, The Sun looks back on 100...

'Gripping and moving. A literary triumph' Nicola Sturgeon 'A humane and searching story' Ian Rankin 'Kirstin Innes is aiming high, writing for readers in the early days of a better...

'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 first instalment of the highly anticipated biography of Henry VIII, written by one of the UK's most popular, established and exciting historians. Published to coincide with the 500th anniversary...

When you think of Ibiza, you think of sun, sea, sand, and the Mediterranean way of life. But that's not all: you think of gorgeous design, funky interiors, scrumptious food...

We Will Not Go to Tuapse: From the Donets to the Oder with the Legion Wallonie and 5th SS Volunteer Assault Brigade 'Wallonien' 1942-45

These tales take the reader far beyond a packaged tour of Italy to encounter the

The greatest British statesman and a truly outstanding orator, Winston Churchill steered his nation through the bloodiest war in history. His famous speeches raised the morale of an anxious people...

Author: Jacques MordalBinding: HardbackPublished: Souvenir Press., 1963Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Sticker from previous owner in FEP, minor yellowing to...

Author: Sylva DarelBinding: HardbackPublished: Souvenir Press, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has some minor wear and a small tear on rear panel...

Author: The Author of "Charles Lowder"Binding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Co, 1890Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Cover has general wear, previous owner markings inside first pageThe play is a...

Author: D.D.R. OwenBinding: HardbackPublished: Phaidon Press Ltd, 1973Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light wear to dust jacket and one small tear on front bottom right corner...

Author: John HaleBinding: HardbackPublished: Atheneum: New York, 1994Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Inscription on FEP. Slight stain on book block. This comprehensive historical work presents a...

Author: Henry KamenBinding: PaperbackPublished: Indiana University Press., 1985Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis scholarly historical analysis by Henry Kamen offers...

Author: David JaffeBinding: PaperbackPublished: Esso, Australian National Gallery, 1992Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis compelling art history volume, "Esso Presents Rubens...

Author: Archie JohnstoneBinding: HardbackPublished: Foreign Languages Pub. House, 1952Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Cover has general wear, previous owner marks inside, light yellowing to page edgesThis historical account...

Author: Philip Mansel & Robin W WinksBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell London, 1981Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Spine/ edges bumped. Light yellowing...

The third in a series of five titles, which will cover each year of the war graphically. Many thousands of pictures were taken by photographers on all sides during the...

An unforgettable journey around Italy of unique hotels drawing inspiration from the famous "Grand Tour", discovering their philosophy, history and beauty. Beginning in the late 16th century it became fashionable...

The Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller ' The book that made headlines around the world.' Independent He has lived his whole life in the public eye, yet he remains an...

A revelatory and racy biography of the early life of Prince Philip. One of the most recognisable men in the United Kingdom, Prince Philip has been consort to Queen Elizabeth...

After a three-day romance Brooklyn-born Jennie Jerome married into the British aristocracy to become Lady Randolph Churchill. At a time when women were afforded few freedoms, she was a cornerstone...

The 19th century signalled the high renaissance of Western imperialism. As more and more territory fell under colonial rule, European empires began to advance seemingly unchecked across the world. But...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Asylum comes the second book in a creepy fantasy series that Publishers Weekly praised as "darkly delightful." Perfect for fans of Miss...

Author: Charles MccorquodaleBinding: HardbackPublished: Studio Editions, 1994Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive art history text presents a detailed examination of European painting during the Renaissance, spanning the pivotal...