Secondhand History & Classics Bargain Book Box SP2457

Secondhand History & Classics Bargain Book Box

This curated collection features nineteen secondhand history and non-fiction titles, with a strong emphasis on British and European history. It includes several volumes from the respected Pelican History of England series, classic texts on medieval life, and fascinating studies on topics ranging from Ancient Egypt to landscape architecture.

1. The English Medieval Town by Colin Platt A comprehensive study of the development of English towns during the Middle Ages, exploring their economic, social, and architectural history.

2. In Defence of Politics by Bernard Crick A classic political science text that argues for politics as a necessary and civilized activity, distinguishing it from other forms of rule like democracy or nationalism.

3. England in the Seventeenth Century (1603-1714) by Maurice Ashley Part of the Pelican History of England series, covering the turbulent Stuart period, the Civil War, and the Glorious Revolution.

4. England in the Late Middle Ages (1307-1536) by A.R. Myers Another Pelican History volume, detailing the transition from the medieval to the early modern world, including the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of the Roses.

5. England in the Eighteenth Century (1714-1815) by J.H. Plumb This volume explores the rise of the British Empire, the Industrial Revolution, and the political stability achieved under the Hanoverians.

6. European Thought in the Eighteenth Century by Paul Hazard A scholarly examination of the intellectual shifts of the Enlightenment, tracing the movement from classicism to romanticism and the rise of modern thought.

7. Tutankhamen by Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt A detailed account of the life, death, and discovery of the boy king, featuring insights into Ancient Egyptian culture and the treasures of his tomb.

8. Constantine: Unconquered Emperor, Christian Victor by Paul Stephenson A biography of the first Christian Roman emperor, examining how his reign transformed the empire and the history of the Western world.

9. Europe in the Late Middle Ages edited by John Hale, Roger Highfield and Beryl Smalley A collection of essays by leading historians providing in-depth analysis of specific aspects of late medieval European history.

10. The Landscape of Man: Shaping the Environment from Prehistory to the Present Day by Geoffrey and Susan Jellicoe A seminal, large-format work tracing the history of landscape architecture and how humans have shaped their environment across different cultures and eras.

11. The Kingdom of the Franks: North-West Europe before Charlemagne by Peter Lasko An illustrated history focusing on the Merovingian period, exploring the art, culture, and politics of the Frankish kingdom.

12. F.R. Leavis: Essays and Documents edited by Ian MacKillop & Richard Storer A collection dedicated to the influential and controversial literary critic F.R. Leavis, offering perspectives on his life and work.

13. Medieval People by Eileen Power A social history classic that reconstructs the lives of ordinary people—from a peasant to a prioress—to give a vivid picture of the Middle Ages.

14. What is History? by E.H. Carr One of the most famous books on historiography, challenging readers to think about bias, facts, and the role of the historian in interpreting the past.

15. England in the Twentieth Century by David Thomson A Pelican History volume covering the massive social and political changes in England from 1914 to the mid-20th century.

16. Roman Britain by I.A. Richmond Volume 1 of the Pelican History of England, providing an archaeological and historical overview of Britain under Roman rule.

17. England in the Nineteenth Century by David Thomson This volume covers the Victorian era, analyzing the impacts of industrialization, reform, and imperial expansion.

18. England in Transition by M. Dorothy George A study of life and labor in England during the 18th century, focusing on the social upheaval prior to the full onset of the Industrial Revolution.

19. The Great Victorians-2 by Various Authors A collection of biographical essays on prominent figures of the Victorian age, offering insights into the personalities that shaped the era.