Historical books set in United Kingdom (9)
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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An unforgettable portrait of London and one of the most talked about debuts of all time! 'The almost preposterous talent was clear from the first pages' Guardian On New Years Day 1975, the day of his almost-suicide, life said yes to Archie Jones. Not OK or 'You-might-as-well-carry-on-since-you've-started'. A resounding affirmative. Promptly seizing his second life by the horns, Archie meets and marries Clara Bowden, a Caribbean girl twenty-eight years his junior. Thus begins a tale of friendship, of love and war, of three culture and three families over three generations . . . ***** 'Street-sm... continue
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A Short History of England by Simon Jenkins EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Which battle was fought 'For England, Harry and St George'? Who demanded to be painted 'warts and all'? What - and when - was the Battle of the Bulge?In A Short History of England, bestselling author Simon Jenkins answers all these questions - and many more - as he tells the tumultuous story of a fascinating nation. From the invaders of the dark ages to today's coalition, via the Tudors, the Stuarts and two world wars, Jenkins weaves together a gripping narrative with all the most important and interesting dates in his own inimitable style. Until now there has been no short history of England ... continue
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The Body-Snatcher (Fantasy and Horror Classics) by Robert Louis Stevenson EN
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United Kingdom
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Author of the timeless Treasure Island (1883), Robert Louis Stevenson is a hugely popular author, and one of the most translated in the world. First published in Pall Mall magazine in December of 1884, 'The Body-Snatcher' is based on characters in the employ of Robert Knox, around the time of the famous Burke and Hare murders. Many of the Gothic romance and horror stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and a... continue
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Brittle with Relics : A History of Wales, 1962-97 by Richard King EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Brittle with Relics is a landmark history of the people ofWales during a period of great national change.
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Unruly : A History of England's Kings and Queens by David Mitchell EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Discover who we are and how we got here by pre-ordering comedian and student of history David Mitchell's UNRULY: A History of England's Kings and Queens - a thoughtful, funny exploration of the founding fathers and mothers of England, and subsequently Britain. Think you know your kings and queens? Think again. In UNRULY, David Mitchell explores how England's monarchs, while acting as feared rulers firmly guiding their subjects' destinies, were in reality a bunch of lucky sods who were mostly as silly and weird in real life as they appear today in their portraits. Taking us right back to King A... continue
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Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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'Utterly absorbing and illuminating. Written with a sure and stylish hand. Gill Hornby's best book yet.' Esther Freud __________________________ FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MISS AUSTEN On 21 January 1804, Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent to take up the position of governess. At 31 years old, she has no previous experience of either teaching or fine country houses. Her mother has died, and she has nowhere else to go. Anne is left with no choice. For her new charge - twelve-year-old Fanny Austen - Anne's arrival is all novelty and excitement. The governess role is a uniquely ... continue
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Good-Bye to All That : An Autobiography by Robert Graves EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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English author Robert Graves says goodbye to England, family, friends, and a way of life.
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Space : A Thrilling Human History by Britain's Beloved Astronaut Tim Peake by Tim Peake EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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*Available for Pre-order Now* From bestselling author and astronaut Tim Peake, the captivating story of humans in space. As seen in the major TV series Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake. Only 628 people in human history have left Earth. In Space: The Human Story, astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of these remarkable men and women who have forged the way, from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong, from Valentina Tereshkova to Peggy Whitson. Full of exclusive new stories, and astonishing detail only an astronaut would know, the book conveys what space exploration is really like: the wondrous v... continue
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Erebus : The Story of a Ship by Michael Palin EN
Country: Europe / United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Made in Wales -- Magnetic north -- Magnetic south -- Far-off shores -- "Our southern home"--"Farther south than any (known) human being has been" -- Dancing with the captains -- "Pilgrims of the ocean" -- "Such a wretched place as this you never saw" -- "Three years from Gillingham" -- Homeward bound -- "So little now remains to be done" -- North by north-west -- No signal -- The truth -- Life and death -- The inuit story -- Resurrection.