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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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The Retreat from Mons By one who shared in it

The Retreat from Mons By one who shared in it

by Arthur Corbett-Smith

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 29, 1917

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 29, 1917

by Various Authors

The Lure of Old London

The Lure of Old London

by Sophie Cole

The Children's Story of Westminster Abbey

The Children's Story of Westminster Abbey

by G. E. (Georgina E.) Troutbeck

Knuckles and Gloves

Knuckles and Gloves

by Bohun Lynch

Yorkshire Dales and Fells

Yorkshire Dales and Fells

by Gordon Home

The Court of Cacus; Or, The Story of Burke and Hare

The Court of Cacus; Or, The Story of Burke and Hare

by Alexander Leighton

The Tourist's Guide through the Country of Caernarvon containing a short sketch of its History, Antiquities, &c.

The Tourist's Guide through the Country of Caernarvon containing a short sketch of its History, Antiquities, &c.

by P. B. (Peter Bailey) Williams

The English Lake District

The English Lake District

A Walk through Leicester being a Guide to Strangers

A Walk through Leicester being a Guide to Strangers

by Susannah Watts

Lowestoft in olden times

Lowestoft in olden times

by Francis Davy Longe

Conduct of Sir William Howe

Conduct of Sir William Howe

by Israel Mauduit

The Booke of the Universall Kirk of Scotland Wherein the Headis and Conclusionis Devysit Be the Ministers and Commissionaris of the Particular Kirks Thereof, Are Specially Expressed and Contained.

The Booke of the Universall Kirk of Scotland Wherein the Headis and Conclusionis Devysit Be the Ministers and Commissionaris of the Particular Kirks Thereof, Are Specially Expressed and Contained.

Beautiful Lakeland

Beautiful Lakeland

by Ashley Perry Abraham

Battlefield Church, Salop: an historical and descriptive sketch Together with some account of the battle of Shrewsbury, and foundation of the college or chantry

Battlefield Church, Salop: an historical and descriptive sketch Together with some account of the battle of Shrewsbury, and foundation of the college or chantry

by W. G. D. (William George Dimock) Fletcher

The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 15, October 10, 1840

The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 15, October 10, 1840

by Various Authors

The Sweating Sickness in England

The Sweating Sickness in England

by Francis Cornelius Webb

Being a summary statement of the investigation made by the British government of the "Mormon" question in England

Being a summary statement of the investigation made by the British government of the "Mormon" question in England

by Arthur L. (Arthur Lawton) Beeley

The Doctor's Secret Journal

The Doctor's Secret Journal

by Daniel Morison

Orders conceived and published by the Lord Major and Aldermen of the City of London, concerning the infection of the plague

Orders conceived and published by the Lord Major and Aldermen of the City of London, concerning the infection of the plague

by City of London (England). Court of Aldermen, City of London (England). Lord Mayor

Reasons for joining the Norfolk & Norwich Protestant Association in a letter to a clerical friend

Reasons for joining the Norfolk & Norwich Protestant Association in a letter to a clerical friend

by William Hull

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 745, April 6, 1878

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 745, April 6, 1878

by Various Authors

The Church Rate: A Dialogue Between a Churchman and a Dissenter

The Church Rate: A Dialogue Between a Churchman and a Dissenter

by B. (Benjamin) Richings

A History of Horncastle, from the earliest period to the present time

A History of Horncastle, from the earliest period to the present time

by J. Conway (James Conway) Walter

The Curiosities of Dudley and the Black Country, From 1800 to 1860 Also an Account of the Trials and Sufferings of Dud Dudley, with His Mettallum Martis: Etc.

The Curiosities of Dudley and the Black Country, From 1800 to 1860 Also an Account of the Trials and Sufferings of Dud Dudley, with His Mettallum Martis: Etc.

by C. F. G. Clark

A History of Police in England

A History of Police in England

by W. L. Melville (William Lauriston Melville) Lee

The Cricket Field: Or, the History and Science of the Game of Cricket

The Cricket Field: Or, the History and Science of the Game of Cricket

by James Pycroft

Rupert, Prince Palatine

Rupert, Prince Palatine

by Eva Scott

The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879

The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879

by Various Authors

Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 1 (of 2) Including the Charities, Depravities, Dresses, and Amusements etc.

Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London during the Eighteenth Century; Vol. 1 (of 2) Including the Charities, Depravities, Dresses, and Amusements etc.

by James Peller Malcolm

The Felon's Track; Or, History of the Attempted Outbreak in Ireland Embracing the Leading Events in the Irish Struggle From the Year 1843 to the Close of 1848

The Felon's Track; Or, History of the Attempted Outbreak in Ireland Embracing the Leading Events in the Irish Struggle From the Year 1843 to the Close of 1848

by Michael Doheny

The Growth of the English House A short history of its architectural development from 1100 to 1800

The Growth of the English House A short history of its architectural development from 1100 to 1800

by J. Alfred (John Alfred) Gotch

Paddington: Past and Present

Paddington: Past and Present

by William Robins

Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock

Two Centuries of Shipbuilding by the Scotts at Greenock

by Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd.

Rebuilding Britain: A Survey of Problems of Reconstruction After the World War

Rebuilding Britain: A Survey of Problems of Reconstruction After the World War

by Sir Alfred Hopkinson

The Details of the Rocket System

The Details of the Rocket System

by Sir William Congreve

The Bushman — Life in a New Country

The Bushman — Life in a New Country

by Edward Wilson Landor

Repton and its neighbourhood : a descriptive guide of the archæology, &c. of the district

Repton and its neighbourhood : a descriptive guide of the archæology, &c. of the district

by F. C. (Frederick Charles) Hipkins

Records, Historical and Antiquarian, of Parishes Round Horncastle

Records, Historical and Antiquarian, of Parishes Round Horncastle

by J. Conway (James Conway) Walter

The Law and Medical Men

The Law and Medical Men

by R. Vashon (Robert Vashon) Rogers

Smuggling & Smugglers in Sussex The Genuine History of the Inhuman and Unparalleled Murders of Mr. William Galley a Custom-house Officer, and Mr. Daniel Chater, a Shoemaker, by Fourteen Notorious Smugglers, with the Trials and Execution of Seven of the Criminals at Chichester, 1748-9

Smuggling & Smugglers in Sussex The Genuine History of the Inhuman and Unparalleled Murders of Mr. William Galley a Custom-house Officer, and Mr. Daniel Chater, a Shoemaker, by Fourteen Notorious Smugglers, with the Trials and Execution of Seven of the Criminals at Chichester, 1748-9

by Anonymous

Notes and Queries, Number 65, January 25, 1851

Notes and Queries, Number 65, January 25, 1851

by Various Authors

The Last of the Bushrangers: An Account of the Capture of the Kelly Gang

The Last of the Bushrangers: An Account of the Capture of the Kelly Gang

by Francis Augustus Hare

Notes and Queries, Number 183, April 30, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 183, April 30, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.

by Various Authors

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics

by Various Authors

The New Forest

The New Forest

by Elizabeth Godfrey

Puritanism and Liberty (1603-1660) Third Edition

Puritanism and Liberty (1603-1660) Third Edition

The popular superstitions and festive amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland

The popular superstitions and festive amusements of the Highlanders of Scotland

by William Grant Stewart

Notes and Queries, Number 59, December 14, 1850

Notes and Queries, Number 59, December 14, 1850

by Various Authors

Small Talk at Wreyland. Second Series

Small Talk at Wreyland. Second Series

by Cecil Torr

A Letter to Lord Robert Bertie Relating to His Conduct in the Mediterranean, and His Defence of Admiral Byng

A Letter to Lord Robert Bertie Relating to His Conduct in the Mediterranean, and His Defence of Admiral Byng

by Anonymous

The Growth of Parliament and the War with Scotland (1216-1307)

The Growth of Parliament and the War with Scotland (1216-1307)

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 485, April 16, 1831

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 17, No. 485, April 16, 1831

by Various Authors

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 14, 1919

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 14, 1919

by Various Authors

The New Hand-Book to Lowestoft and Its Environs

The New Hand-Book to Lowestoft and Its Environs

by Anonymous

Speech of the Right Honourable William Pitt, in the House of Commons, Thursday, January 31, 1799 On offering to the House the resolutions which he proposed as the basis of an union between Great Britain and Ireland: Fifth Edition.

Speech of the Right Honourable William Pitt, in the House of Commons, Thursday, January 31, 1799 On offering to the House the resolutions which he proposed as the basis of an union between Great Britain and Ireland: Fifth Edition.

by William Pitt

A sentimental & practical guide to Amesbury and Stonehenge

A sentimental & practical guide to Amesbury and Stonehenge

by Lady Florence Caroline Mathilde Sartoris Antrobus

Some Account of Llangollen and Its Vicinity Including a Circuit of About Seven Miles

Some Account of Llangollen and Its Vicinity Including a Circuit of About Seven Miles

by W. T. (Wilfrid Tord) Simpson

The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 23, December 5, 1840

The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 23, December 5, 1840

by Various Authors

Notes and Queries, Number 200, August 27, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc.

Notes and Queries, Number 200, August 27, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc.

by Various Authors

A Guide to Cromer and Its Neighbourhood

A Guide to Cromer and Its Neighbourhood

by Anonymous

The life, trial and conversations of Robert Emmet, Esq., leader of the Irish insurrection of 1803 : also, the celebrated speech made by him on the occasion

The life, trial and conversations of Robert Emmet, Esq., leader of the Irish insurrection of 1803 : also, the celebrated speech made by him on the occasion

by Anonymous

Railway Reform ou considérations sur la nécessité de réformer les bases du système qui a créé et qui dirige les chemins de fer de la Grande Bretagne, et des moyens à employer pour atteindre ce but.

Railway Reform ou considérations sur la nécessité de réformer les bases du système qui a créé et qui dirige les chemins de fer de la Grande Bretagne, et des moyens à employer pour atteindre ce but.

by Anonymous

Reminiscences: a Topographical Account of Market Lavington, Wilts, Its Past and Present Condition. Also, the Rise and Progress of the Independent Church in That Place. And the Authentic History of David Saunders, the Pious Shepherd of Salisbury Plain.

Reminiscences: a Topographical Account of Market Lavington, Wilts, Its Past and Present Condition. Also, the Rise and Progress of the Independent Church in That Place. And the Authentic History of David Saunders, the Pious Shepherd of Salisbury Plain.

by Henry Atley

The Independent Statesmen, and Liberal Landlord or a respectful tribute to T. W. Coke, M.P. for the County of Norfolk

The Independent Statesmen, and Liberal Landlord or a respectful tribute to T. W. Coke, M.P. for the County of Norfolk

by James Parkerson

The Jews in Great Britain Being a Series of Six Lectures, Delivered in the Liverpool Collegiate Institution, on the Antiquities of the Jews in England.

The Jews in Great Britain Being a Series of Six Lectures, Delivered in the Liverpool Collegiate Institution, on the Antiquities of the Jews in England.

by Moses Margoliouth

The Feeding of School Children

The Feeding of School Children

by M. E. (Mildred Emily) Bulkley

On the portraits of English authors on gardening : with biographical notices of them

On the portraits of English authors on gardening : with biographical notices of them

by Samuel Felton

Memorials of old Derbyshire

Memorials of old Derbyshire

War Medals and Their History

War Medals and Their History

by William Augustus Steward

The Lyon in Mourning, Vol. 1 or a collection of speeches, letters, journals, etc. relative to the affairs of Prince Charles Edward Stuart

The Lyon in Mourning, Vol. 1 or a collection of speeches, letters, journals, etc. relative to the affairs of Prince Charles Edward Stuart

by Robert Forbes

The Danes in Lancashire and Yorkshire

The Danes in Lancashire and Yorkshire

by S. W. Partington

The Sanitary Evolution of London

The Sanitary Evolution of London

by Henry (Henry Lorenzo) Jephson

The memorials of the hamlet of Knightsbridge : With notices of its immediate neighbourhood

The memorials of the hamlet of Knightsbridge : With notices of its immediate neighbourhood

by Henry George Davis

Cheshire

Cheshire

by Charles E. Kelsey

Sir Christopher Wren: His Family and His Times With Original Letters and a Discourse on Architecture Hitherto Unpublished. 1585-1723.

Sir Christopher Wren: His Family and His Times With Original Letters and a Discourse on Architecture Hitherto Unpublished. 1585-1723.

by Lucy Phillimore

A history of the Zulu Rebellion, 1906, and of Dinuzulu's arrest, trial, and expatriation

A history of the Zulu Rebellion, 1906, and of Dinuzulu's arrest, trial, and expatriation

by James Stuart

Canterbury

Canterbury

by W. Teignmouth (William Teignmouth) Shore

Place Names in Kent

Place Names in Kent

by J. W. (John William) Horsley

Generals of the British Army Portraits in Colour with Introductory and Biographical Notes

Generals of the British Army Portraits in Colour with Introductory and Biographical Notes

Odd Bits of History: Being Short Chapters Intended to Fill Some Blanks

Odd Bits of History: Being Short Chapters Intended to Fill Some Blanks

by Henry W. (Henry William) Wolff

A Philadelphia Lawyer in the London Courts

A Philadelphia Lawyer in the London Courts

by Thomas Leaming

The influence and development of English gilds : as illustrated by the history of the craft gilds of Shrewsbury

The influence and development of English gilds : as illustrated by the history of the craft gilds of Shrewsbury

by Francis Aidan Hibbert

Canterbury

Canterbury

by William Danks

Historical sketches of old Charing. The hospital and chapel of Saint Mary Roncevall. Eleanor of Castile, Queen of England, and the monuments erected in her memory.

Historical sketches of old Charing. The hospital and chapel of Saint Mary Roncevall. Eleanor of Castile, Queen of England, and the monuments erected in her memory.

by Sir James Galloway

Boscobel Or, The History of his Sacred Majesties most Miraculous Preservation After the Battle of Worcester, 3. Sept. 1651

Boscobel Or, The History of his Sacred Majesties most Miraculous Preservation After the Battle of Worcester, 3. Sept. 1651

by Thomas Blount

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 19, No. 540, March 31, 1832

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 19, No. 540, March 31, 1832

by Various Authors

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 21, 1917

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 21, 1917

by Various Authors

Uppingham by the Sea: A Narrative of the Year at Borth

Uppingham by the Sea: A Narrative of the Year at Borth

by John Huntley Skrine

The Hawarden Visitors' Hand-Book Revised Edition, 1890

The Hawarden Visitors' Hand-Book Revised Edition, 1890

by W. H. (William Henry) Gladstone

Old English colour prints

Old English colour prints

by Malcolm C. (Malcolm Charles) Salaman

The history of the 1st Batt. Wilts Volunteers, from 1861 to 1885

The history of the 1st Batt. Wilts Volunteers, from 1861 to 1885

by R. D. (Robert Dwarris) Gibney

L'Illustration, No. 3254, 8 Juillet 1905

L'Illustration, No. 3254, 8 Juillet 1905

by Various Authors

An Act to Provide for the Paving, Gravelling, Lighting, and Watching Certain Footways and Carriageways in and Near Brompton Square In the Parish of Saint Mary Abbotts Kensington, in the County of Middlesex and to Provide for the Maintenance of a Garden and Shrubbery in the Said Square.

An Act to Provide for the Paving, Gravelling, Lighting, and Watching Certain Footways and Carriageways in and Near Brompton Square In the Parish of Saint Mary Abbotts Kensington, in the County of Middlesex and to Provide for the Maintenance of a Garden and Shrubbery in the Said Square.

by Anonymous

Loughton, Essex: A brief account of the Manor and Parish

Loughton, Essex: A brief account of the Manor and Parish

by William Chapman Waller

The Present State of the British Interest in India With a Plan for Establishing a Regular System of Government in That Country

The Present State of the British Interest in India With a Plan for Establishing a Regular System of Government in That Country

by Anonymous

Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 150, May 17 1916

Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 150, May 17 1916

by Various Authors

Subscription the disgrace of the English Church [2nd edition]

Subscription the disgrace of the English Church [2nd edition]

by C. N. (Charles Nourse) Wodehouse

The Aristocracy of London: Part I: Kensington Titled, Untitled, Professional, & Commercial

The Aristocracy of London: Part I: Kensington Titled, Untitled, Professional, & Commercial

by Anonymous

A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume 2 (of 2) From the Extinction of Plague to the Present Time

A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume 2 (of 2) From the Extinction of Plague to the Present Time

by Charles Creighton