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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.

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Freedom In Service Six Essays on Matters Concerning Britain's Safety and Good Government

Freedom In Service Six Essays on Matters Concerning Britain's Safety and Good Government

by F. J. C. (Fossey John Cobb) Hearnshaw

Historical Record of the Thirty-first, or, the Huntingdonshire Regiment of Foot; containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1702, and of its subsequent services to 1850

Historical Record of the Thirty-first, or, the Huntingdonshire Regiment of Foot; containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1702, and of its subsequent services to 1850

by Richard Cannon

Historical and descriptive sketches of the town and soke of Horncastle [1822] in the county of Lincoln and several places adjacent

Historical and descriptive sketches of the town and soke of Horncastle [1822] in the county of Lincoln and several places adjacent

by George Weir

Indian Frontier Policy; an historical sketch

Indian Frontier Policy; an historical sketch

by Sir John Adye

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 34: March/April 1664-65

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 34: March/April 1664-65

by Samuel Pepys

London and the Kingdom - Volume 2 A History Derived Mainly from the Archives at Guildhall in the Custody of the Corporation of the City of London.

London and the Kingdom - Volume 2 A History Derived Mainly from the Archives at Guildhall in the Custody of the Corporation of the City of London.

by Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson) Sharpe

Great Britain and the American Civil War

Great Britain and the American Civil War

by Ephraim Douglass Adams

Henry VIII.

Henry VIII.

by A. F. (Albert Frederick) Pollard

The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII

The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII

by James Anthony Froude

Records of a Family of Engineers

Records of a Family of Engineers

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Now It Can Be Told

Now It Can Be Told

by Philip Gibbs

The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings

The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings

by Jonathan Swift

Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications of the Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX.

Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications of the Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX.

by Julian Stafford Corbett

Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 2 Picturesque Biographies and Traditions of the "Knights of the Road"

Half-hours with the Highwaymen - Vol 2 Picturesque Biographies and Traditions of the "Knights of the Road"

by Charles G. (Charles George) Harper

Tour through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722

Tour through the Eastern Counties of England, 1722

by Daniel Defoe

A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents

A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents

by George S. (George Searle) Phillips

Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08: Great Rulers

Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08: Great Rulers

by John Lord

Rulers of India: Lord Clive

Rulers of India: Lord Clive

by G. B. (George Bruce) Malleson

Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute

Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute

by Theophilus F. (Theophilus Francis) Rodenbough

How to See the British Museum in Four Visits

How to See the British Museum in Four Visits

by Blanchard Jerrold

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 385, August 15, 1829

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 14, No. 385, August 15, 1829

by Various Authors

Holinshed's Chronicles, vol. 1 of 6, slice 9 of 9. England, early history

Holinshed's Chronicles, vol. 1 of 6, slice 9 of 9. England, early history

by Raphael Holinshed

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 270, August 25, 1827

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 270, August 25, 1827

by Various Authors

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 346, December 13, 1828

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 346, December 13, 1828

by Various Authors

M. P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery

M. P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery

by Harry Furniss

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 15: March/April 1661-62

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 15: March/April 1661-62

by Samuel Pepys

Workhouse Nursing: The story of a successful experiment

Workhouse Nursing: The story of a successful experiment

by Florence Nightingale, William Rathbone

British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions

British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions

by Wirt Sikes

Early English Meals and Manners

Early English Meals and Manners

Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide, Arranged Alphabetically

Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide, Arranged Alphabetically

by Thomas T. Harman, Walter Showell

British Flags: Their Early History, and Their Development at Sea With an Account of the Origin of the Flag as a National Device

British Flags: Their Early History, and Their Development at Sea With an Account of the Origin of the Flag as a National Device

by William Gordon Perrin

Afghanistan

Afghanistan

by A. (Angus) Hamilton

Pickle the Spy; Or, the Incognito of Prince Charles

Pickle the Spy; Or, the Incognito of Prince Charles

by Andrew Lang

The Rise of the Democracy

The Rise of the Democracy

by Joseph Clayton

A Humorous History of England

A Humorous History of England

by Charles Harrison

Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of York A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Archi-Episcopal See

Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of York A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Archi-Episcopal See

by A. (Arthur) Clutton-Brock

The Strand District

The Strand District

by Walter Besant, G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

The First Hundred Thousand: Being the Unofficial Chronicle of a Unit of "K(1)"

The First Hundred Thousand: Being the Unofficial Chronicle of a Unit of "K(1)"

by Ian Hay

The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume II

The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade by the British Parliament (1808), Volume II

by Thomas Clarkson

Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76.

Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76.

by Samuel Adams Drake

The Soul of the War

The Soul of the War

by Philip Gibbs

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 339, January, 1844

Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 339, January, 1844

by Various Authors

Historical Record of the Third, Or the King's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846.

Historical Record of the Third, Or the King's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846.

by Richard Cannon

The Dock and the Scaffold The Manchester Tragedy and the Cruise of the Jacknell

The Dock and the Scaffold The Manchester Tragedy and the Cruise of the Jacknell

by T. D. (Timothy Daniel) Sullivan

About Ireland

About Ireland

by E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn) Linton

Thoughts on the Necessity of Improving the Condition of the Slaves in the British Colonies With a View to Their Ultimate Emancipation; and on the Practicability, the Safety, and the Advantages of the Latter Measure.

Thoughts on the Necessity of Improving the Condition of the Slaves in the British Colonies With a View to Their Ultimate Emancipation; and on the Practicability, the Safety, and the Advantages of the Latter Measure.

by Thomas Clarkson

The Rocket: The Story of the Stephensons, Father and Son

The Rocket: The Story of the Stephensons, Father and Son

by Helen C. (Helen Cross) Knight

Breaking with the Past; Or, Catholic Principles Abandoned at the Reformation

Breaking with the Past; Or, Catholic Principles Abandoned at the Reformation

by Francis Aidan Gasquet

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 321, July 5, 1828

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 12, No. 321, July 5, 1828

by Various Authors

The Sea Road to the East, Gibraltar to Wei-hai-wei Six Lectures Prepared for the Visual Instruction Committee of the Colonial Office

The Sea Road to the East, Gibraltar to Wei-hai-wei Six Lectures Prepared for the Visual Instruction Committee of the Colonial Office

by A. J. (Arthur John) Sargent

The History of the Island of Dominica Containing a Description of Its Situation, Extent, Climate, Mountains, Rivers, Natural Productions, &c. &c.

The History of the Island of Dominica Containing a Description of Its Situation, Extent, Climate, Mountains, Rivers, Natural Productions, &c. &c.

by Thomas Atwood

A Sermon Preach'd upon the Occasion of the Anniversary Thanksgiving of the Fifth of November, 1706 at the Church of Kensington

A Sermon Preach'd upon the Occasion of the Anniversary Thanksgiving of the Fifth of November, 1706 at the Church of Kensington

by Nathaniel Hough

The Man Shakespeare and His Tragic Life Story

The Man Shakespeare and His Tragic Life Story

by Frank Harris

The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4

The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4

by Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay

The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12)

The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12)

by Edmund Burke

The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries: To-Day and in Days of Old

The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries: To-Day and in Days of Old

by Charles G. (Charles George) Harper

The English Home from Charles I. to George IV. Its Architecture, Decoration and Garden Design

The English Home from Charles I. to George IV. Its Architecture, Decoration and Garden Design

by J. Alfred (John Alfred) Gotch

The Romance of Modern Sieges Describing the personal adventures, resource and daring of besiegers and beseiged in all parts of the world

The Romance of Modern Sieges Describing the personal adventures, resource and daring of besiegers and beseiged in all parts of the world

by Edward Gilliat

A narrative of the mutiny, on board His Majesty's ship Bounty : and the subsequent voyage of part of the crew, in the ship's boat

A narrative of the mutiny, on board His Majesty's ship Bounty : and the subsequent voyage of part of the crew, in the ship's boat

by William Bligh

Formation of the Union, 1750-1829

Formation of the Union, 1750-1829

by Albert Bushnell Hart

History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1585e-86a

History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1585e-86a

by John Lothrop Motley

Cleopatra's needle : with brief notes on Egypt and Egyptian obelisks

Cleopatra's needle : with brief notes on Egypt and Egyptian obelisks

by Sir Erasmus Wilson

Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front

Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front

by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third

Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third

by Horace Walpole

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 05: May 1660

Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 05: May 1660

by Samuel Pepys

Fifteen Chapters of Autobiography

Fifteen Chapters of Autobiography

by George William Erskine Russell

The History of London

The History of London

by Walter Besant

The Battle of New Orleans including the Previous Engagements between the Americans and the British, the Indians and the Spanish which led to the Final Conflict on the 8th of January, 1815

The Battle of New Orleans including the Previous Engagements between the Americans and the British, the Indians and the Spanish which led to the Final Conflict on the 8th of January, 1815

by Z. F. (Zachariah Frederick) Smith

The Witch-cult in Western Europe: A Study in Anthropology

The Witch-cult in Western Europe: A Study in Anthropology

by Margaret Alice Murray

Parish Priests and Their People in the Middle Ages in England

Parish Priests and Their People in the Middle Ages in England

by Edward Lewes Cutts

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part B. From Henry III. to Richard III.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol. I., Part B. From Henry III. to Richard III.

by David Hume

In Darkest England, and the Way Out

In Darkest England, and the Way Out

by William Booth

The life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer

The life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer

by Isambard Brunel

Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. 2 (of 4).—1857-1874

Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. 2 (of 4).—1857-1874

by Charles L. (Charles Larcom) Graves

Lady John Russell: A Memoir with Selections from Her Diaries and Correspondence

Lady John Russell: A Memoir with Selections from Her Diaries and Correspondence

Nooks and Corners of Old England

Nooks and Corners of Old England

by Allan Fea

The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 12 (of 12)

The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 12 (of 12)

by Edmund Burke

A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time

A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time

by Robert Kerr

William the Conqueror

William the Conqueror

by Edward A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman

Mystic London; or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis

Mystic London; or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis

by Charles Maurice Davies

King Henry IV, Part 2

King Henry IV, Part 2

by William Shakespeare

William Pitt and the Great War

William Pitt and the Great War

by J. Holland (John Holland) Rose

A Straight Deal; Or, The Ancient Grudge

A Straight Deal; Or, The Ancient Grudge

by Owen Wister

Historical Record of the Seventy-first Regiment, Highland Light Infantry Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1777, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1852

Historical Record of the Seventy-first Regiment, Highland Light Infantry Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1777, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1852

by Richard Cannon

With the "Die-Hards" in Siberia

With the "Die-Hards" in Siberia

by John Ward

A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay

A Narrative of the Expedition to Botany-Bay

by Watkin Tench

Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time

Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time

by Charles Kingsley

Holinshed's Chronicles, vol. 2 of 6, slice 04 of 12: England, 1135-1154, Stephen

Holinshed's Chronicles, vol. 2 of 6, slice 04 of 12: England, 1135-1154, Stephen

by Raphael Holinshed

Canada and the States

Canada and the States

by Sir E. W. (Edward William) Watkin

Holinshed's Chronicles, vol. 1 of 6, slice 8 of 9. England, early history

Holinshed's Chronicles, vol. 1 of 6, slice 8 of 9. England, early history

by Raphael Holinshed

Historical Record of the Fourteenth, or the King's, Regiment of Light Dragoons Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment and of Its Subsequent Services

Historical Record of the Fourteenth, or the King's, Regiment of Light Dragoons Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment and of Its Subsequent Services

by Richard Cannon

A Short History of the Worshipful Company of Horners

A Short History of the Worshipful Company of Horners

by H. G. (Honyel Gough) Rosedale

The Trial of Captain John Kimber, for the Murder of Two Female Negro Slaves, on Board the Recovery, African Slave Ship Tried at the Admiralty Sessions, Held at the Old Baily, the 7th of June, 1792

The Trial of Captain John Kimber, for the Murder of Two Female Negro Slaves, on Board the Recovery, African Slave Ship Tried at the Admiralty Sessions, Held at the Old Baily, the 7th of June, 1792

by Student of the Temple

The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Archiepiscopal See

The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Archiepiscopal See

by Hartley Withers

The Magna Carta

The Magna Carta

by Anonymous

The Diary of John Evelyn (Volume 2 of 2)

The Diary of John Evelyn (Volume 2 of 2)

by John Evelyn

Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America

Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America

by Edmund Burke

Richard III: His Life & Character, Reviewed in the Light of Recent Research

Richard III: His Life & Character, Reviewed in the Light of Recent Research

by Sir Clements R. (Clements Robert) Markham

Social England under the Regency, Vol. 1 (of 2)

Social England under the Regency, Vol. 1 (of 2)

by John Ashton

Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney

Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney

by G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton, John Cunningham Geikie