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History - British

From cloistered chronicles and medieval feuds to imperial wars, scandalous trials, and the thunder of the Victorian age, this bookshelf sweeps through the making of Britain in all its grandeur and contradiction. Here are kings and reformers, generals and engineers, highways and battlefields, superstition and statecraft—voices from centuries of upheaval building a nation before your ears. Step in for a journey where history feels less like a record and more like a rising drama.

3196 Audiobooks

Nooks and Corners of Pembrokeshire

Nooks and Corners of Pembrokeshire

by H. Thornhill (Henry Thornhill) Timmins

Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood Being a Concise Description of the Chief Places of Interest in the Metropolis, and the Best Modes of Obtaining Access to Them: with Information Relating to Railways, Omnibuses, Steamers, &c.

Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood Being a Concise Description of the Chief Places of Interest in the Metropolis, and the Best Modes of Obtaining Access to Them: with Information Relating to Railways, Omnibuses, Steamers, &c.

by Anonymous

The ecclesiastical architecture of Scotland from the earliest Christian times to the seventeenth century; vol. 3/3

The ecclesiastical architecture of Scotland from the earliest Christian times to the seventeenth century; vol. 3/3

by David MacGibbon, Thomas Ross

The Story of the East Riding of Yorkshire

The Story of the East Riding of Yorkshire

by Horace B. (Horace Baker) Browne

The Oxford Degree Ceremony

The Oxford Degree Ceremony

by J. (Joseph) Wells

In the Border Country

In the Border Country

by W. S. (William Shillinglaw) Crockett

The Early History of the Scottish Union Question Bi-Centenary Edition

The Early History of the Scottish Union Question Bi-Centenary Edition

by George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond

The Bath Road: History, Fashion, & Frivolity on an Old Highway

The Bath Road: History, Fashion, & Frivolity on an Old Highway

by Charles G. (Charles George) Harper

The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone

The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone

by Robert Charles Tombs

Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland

Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland

by Henry B. (Henry Brewster) Stanton

The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 6 (of 6), Part 2 (Index) New Complete Library Edition

The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 6 (of 6), Part 2 (Index) New Complete Library Edition

Grace Darling, Heroine of the Farne Islands

Grace Darling, Heroine of the Farne Islands

by Marianne Farningham

With our army in Flanders

With our army in Flanders

by Valentine Williams

Mary Queen of Scots in History

Mary Queen of Scots in History

by C. A. Campbell

The History of Mary I, Queen of England as found in the public records, despatches of ambassadors, in original private letters, and other contemporary documents

The History of Mary I, Queen of England as found in the public records, despatches of ambassadors, in original private letters, and other contemporary documents

by J. M. (Jean Mary) Stone

A guide, descriptive and historical, through the Town of Shrewsbury

A guide, descriptive and historical, through the Town of Shrewsbury

by W. A. (William Allport) Leighton

The Last Boer War

The Last Boer War

by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

James VI and the Gowrie Mystery

James VI and the Gowrie Mystery

by Andrew Lang

Biographical catalogue of the portraits at Longleat in the county of Wilts, the seat of the Marquis of Bath

Biographical catalogue of the portraits at Longleat in the county of Wilts, the seat of the Marquis of Bath

by Mary Louisa Boyle

The regiments of the British Army, chronologically arranged

The regiments of the British Army, chronologically arranged

Old Crosses and Lychgates

Old Crosses and Lychgates

by Aymer Vallance

The Tower of London

The Tower of London

by Arthur Poyser

Visits to Fields of Battle, in England, of the Fifteenth Century to which are added, some miscellaneous tracts and papers upon archæological subjects

Visits to Fields of Battle, in England, of the Fifteenth Century to which are added, some miscellaneous tracts and papers upon archæological subjects

by Richard Brooke

Horses Past and Present

Horses Past and Present

by Sir Walter Gilbey

Frederick William Maitland, Downing Professor of the Laws of England A Biographical Sketch

Frederick William Maitland, Downing Professor of the Laws of England A Biographical Sketch

by H. A. L. (Herbert Albert Laurens) Fisher

Western Worthies A Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities

Western Worthies A Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities

by J. Stephen (James Stephen) Jeans

Hampstead and Marylebone

Hampstead and Marylebone

by G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

A Beacon for the Blind: Being a Life of Henry Fawcett, the Blind Postmaster-General

A Beacon for the Blind: Being a Life of Henry Fawcett, the Blind Postmaster-General

by Winifred Holt

The Public Life of Queen Victoria

The Public Life of Queen Victoria

by John McGilchrist

Wanderings in London, Piccadilly, Mayfair, and Pall Mall

Wanderings in London, Piccadilly, Mayfair, and Pall Mall

by E. Beresford (Edwin Beresford) Chancellor

A Calendar of Scottish Saints

A Calendar of Scottish Saints

by Michael Barrett

Labour policy—false and true : A study in economic history and industrial economics

Labour policy—false and true : A study in economic history and industrial economics

by Lynden Livingston Macassey

British Canals: Is their resuscitation practicable?

British Canals: Is their resuscitation practicable?

by Edwin A. Pratt

History of Llangollen and Its Vicinity Including a Circuit of About Seven Miles

History of Llangollen and Its Vicinity Including a Circuit of About Seven Miles

by W. T. (Wilfrid Tord) Simpson

London and Its Environs Described, vol. 6 (of 6) Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It

London and Its Environs Described, vol. 6 (of 6) Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It

by Anonymous

The Autobiography of a Cornish Smuggler (Captain Harry Carter, of Prussia Cove) 1749-1809

The Autobiography of a Cornish Smuggler (Captain Harry Carter, of Prussia Cove) 1749-1809

by Harry Carter

A Vindication of England's Policy with Regard to the Opium Trade

A Vindication of England's Policy with Regard to the Opium Trade

by Charles Reginald Haines

Montrose

Montrose

by Mowbray Morris

Oxford

Oxford

by F. D. (Frederick Douglas) How

The life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, Volume 3 (of 3) From original and authentic sources

The life and times of George Villiers, duke of Buckingham, Volume 3 (of 3) From original and authentic sources

by Mrs. A. T. Thomson

Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 132, May 8, 1852 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 132, May 8, 1852 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

The Book of the V.C. A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time

The Book of the V.C. A record of the deeds of heroism for which the Victoria Cross has been bestowed, from its institution in 1857 to the present time

by A. L. (Arthur Lincoln) Haydon

Peace and Reform (1815-1837)

Peace and Reform (1815-1837)

The Catalpa Expedition

The Catalpa Expedition

by Zeph. W. (Zephaniah Walter) Pease

English Folk-Song and Dance

English Folk-Song and Dance

by Frank Kidson, Mary Neal

Days Before history

Days Before history

by H. R. (Harry Reginald) Hall

The Story of Sir Francis Drake

The Story of Sir Francis Drake

by Letitia MacColl Elton

Fletcher of Madeley

Fletcher of Madeley

by Frederic W. (Frederic William) Macdonald

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, February 28, 1917

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, February 28, 1917

by Various Authors

The Adhesive Postage Stamp

The Adhesive Postage Stamp

by Patrick Chalmers

The Tower of London

The Tower of London

by William Benham

The Abbey of St. Albans from 1300 to the dissolution of the monasteries : The Stanhope essay, 1911

The Abbey of St. Albans from 1300 to the dissolution of the monasteries : The Stanhope essay, 1911

by V. H. (Vivian Hunter) Galbraith

The "Ladies of Llangollen" as Sketched by Many Hands; with Notices of Other Objects of Interest in "That Sweetest of Vales"

The "Ladies of Llangollen" as Sketched by Many Hands; with Notices of Other Objects of Interest in "That Sweetest of Vales"

by John Hicklin

Stand Up, Ye Dead

Stand Up, Ye Dead

by Norman Maclean

The postage stamps, envelopes, wrappers and post cards of the North American colonies of Great Britain

The postage stamps, envelopes, wrappers and post cards of the North American colonies of Great Britain

A Constitution in Making (1660-1714)

A Constitution in Making (1660-1714)

The Thames

The Thames

by G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Town and Soke of Horncastle [1820] in the county of Lincoln, and of several places adjacent

Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Town and Soke of Horncastle [1820] in the county of Lincoln, and of several places adjacent

by George Weir

Clergymen of the Church of England

Clergymen of the Church of England

by Anthony Trollope

The Truth about Church Extension An exposure of certain fallacies and misstatements contained in the census reports on religious worship and education

The Truth about Church Extension An exposure of certain fallacies and misstatements contained in the census reports on religious worship and education

by Anonymous

Some Observations Upon the Civilization of the Western Barbarians, Particularly of the English made during the residence of some years in those parts.

Some Observations Upon the Civilization of the Western Barbarians, Particularly of the English made during the residence of some years in those parts.

by John B. Swazey

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 61: January 1667-68

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 61: January 1667-68

by Samuel Pepys

The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 09, August 29, 1840

The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 09, August 29, 1840

by Various Authors

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 728, December 8, 1877

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 728, December 8, 1877

by Various Authors

Chronicles of an Old Inn; Or, A Few Words about Gray's Inn

Chronicles of an Old Inn; Or, A Few Words about Gray's Inn

by Andrée Hope

The Paper Currency of England Dispassionately Considered With Suggestions Towards a Practical Solution of the Difficulty

The Paper Currency of England Dispassionately Considered With Suggestions Towards a Practical Solution of the Difficulty

by John (of Dublin) Haslam

The Issue: The Case for Sinn Fein

The Issue: The Case for Sinn Fein

by Lector

The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 48, May 29, 1841

The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 48, May 29, 1841

by Various Authors

Report on the Plans of the Various Railways before the Examiners of the House of Commons, 1864, so far as relates to the Parish of Kensington

Report on the Plans of the Various Railways before the Examiners of the House of Commons, 1864, so far as relates to the Parish of Kensington

by James Broadbridge

The History of the Fabian Society

The History of the Fabian Society

by Edward R. (Edward Reynolds) Pease

Norfolk Annals, Vol. 2 A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century

Norfolk Annals, Vol. 2 A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century

by Charles Mackie

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "England" to "English Finance" Volume 9, Slice 4

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "England" to "English Finance" Volume 9, Slice 4

by Various Authors

The Grey Friars in Oxford

The Grey Friars in Oxford

by A. G. (Andrew George) Little

Allen's West London Street Directory, 1868

Allen's West London Street Directory, 1868

by Samuel Allen

The Washington Historical Quarterly, Volume V, 1914

The Washington Historical Quarterly, Volume V, 1914

by Various Authors

The Earl of Beaconsfield

The Earl of Beaconsfield

by James Anthony Froude

History of the Fylde of Lancashire

History of the Fylde of Lancashire

by John (Writer on the Fylde of Lancashire) Porter

Richard the Lion Heart

Richard the Lion Heart

by Kate Norgate

The Postage Stamp in War

The Postage Stamp in War

by Frederick John Melville

General Gatacre The Story of the Life and Services of Sir William Forbes Gatacre, K.C.B., D.S.O., 1843-1906

General Gatacre The Story of the Life and Services of Sir William Forbes Gatacre, K.C.B., D.S.O., 1843-1906

by Lady Beatrix Wickens Davey Gatacre

War's Brighter Side The Story of The Friend Newspaper Edited by the Correspondents with Lord Roberts's Forces, March-April, 1900

War's Brighter Side The Story of The Friend Newspaper Edited by the Correspondents with Lord Roberts's Forces, March-April, 1900

by Julian Ralph

The Popish Plot: A study in the history of the reign of Charles II

The Popish Plot: A study in the history of the reign of Charles II

by John Pollock

The Victories of Wellington and the British Armies

The Victories of Wellington and the British Armies

by W. H. (William Hamilton) Maxwell

Hanging in Chains

Hanging in Chains

by Albert Hartshorne

English Lands, Letters and Kings, vol. 1: From Celt to Tudor

English Lands, Letters and Kings, vol. 1: From Celt to Tudor

by Donald Grant Mitchell

From Crow-Scaring to Westminster: An Autobiography

From Crow-Scaring to Westminster: An Autobiography

by Sir George Edwards

History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 2

History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 2

by James MacCaffrey

The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain Vol. 1

The Ports, Harbours, Watering-places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain Vol. 1

by W. (William) Finden

The Minority of Henry the Third

The Minority of Henry the Third

by Kate Norgate

The Academic Gregories

The Academic Gregories

by Agnes Grainger Stewart

Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England

Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England

by W. P. (Walter Parry) Haskett Smith

Exeter

Exeter

by Sidney Heath

Doing My Bit For Ireland

Doing My Bit For Ireland

by Margaret Skinnider

A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland

A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland

by Mary Platt Parmele

The Cambrian Directory [1800]; Or, Cursory Sketches of the Welsh Territories. With a Chart, Comprehending at One View, the Advisable Route, Best Inns, Distances, and Objects Most Worthy of Attention.

The Cambrian Directory [1800]; Or, Cursory Sketches of the Welsh Territories. With a Chart, Comprehending at One View, the Advisable Route, Best Inns, Distances, and Objects Most Worthy of Attention.

by Anonymous

Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 437 Volume 17, New Series, May 15, 1852

Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 437 Volume 17, New Series, May 15, 1852

by Various Authors

The Care of the Dead

The Care of the Dead

by Anonymous

Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 16, 1914

Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 16, 1914

by Various Authors

How to Trace a Pedigree

How to Trace a Pedigree

by Helen Augusta Crofton

Sketch of the Reformation in England

Sketch of the Reformation in England

by John J. (John James) Blunt