Dr. (John) Doran
John Doran was an English editor and miscellaneous writer of Irish parentage, wrote a number of works dealing with the lighter phases of manners, antiquities, and social history, often bearing punning titles, e.g., Table Traits with Something on Them (1854), and Knights and their Days. He edited Horace Walpole's Journal of the Reign of George III.. Among other posts, Doran was for a short time editor of The Athenaeum.
Knights and their days
Explore the intertwined paths of historical knights as they navigated love, war, and honor, revealing the true nature of chivalry.
By Dr. (John) Doran
"Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 1 of 3)
Walk through centuries of dramatic artistry as you uncover the thrilling world of English theater and the captivating figures who struggled to make their mark.
By Dr. (John) Doran
Lives of the Queens of England of the House of Hanover, volume 1 (of 2)
Uncover the hidden dramas of royal courts, where political marriages and family feuds shape the destinies of queens.
By Dr. (John) Doran
"Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 2 of 3)
Witness the enthralling transformation of a young seamstress into a celebrated stage sensation as she captivates audiences and shapes the destiny of English theater.
By Dr. (John) Doran
The History of Court Fools
Journey back in time to witness how laughter and wisdom shaped royal courts through the eyes of the jester.
By Dr. (John) Doran
"Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 3 of 3)
Witness the vibrant transformation of English theater as comedy flourishes and the stage is set for dramatic innovation.
By Dr. (John) Doran
Memoir of Queen Adelaide, Consort of King William IV.
Witness the transformation of a European princess as she navigates love, duty, and adversity in the heart of the British monarchy.
By Dr. (John) Doran
London in the Jacobite times, Volume II
In a divided London, uncover secrets of political leaders and everyday citizens, all entangled in a fight between rebellions and a new government.
By Dr. (John) Doran
Habits and men, with remnants of record touching the makers of both
Explore the intersection of historical fashion, societal customs, and personal identity in a bygone era, where appearances shaped destinies and defined social standing.
By Dr. (John) Doran
Lives of the Queens of England of the House of Hanover, volume 2 (of 2)
Discover the intertwined lives and hidden struggles of England's Hanoverian queens as they navigate family drama, political intrigue, and the weight of the crown.
By Dr. (John) Doran
In and About Drury Lane, and Other Papers, Vol. 2 (of 2) Reprinted from the pages of the 'Temple Bar' Magazine
Step back in time to witness the vibrant world of early 19th-century London, where socialite frivolity mixes with the backdrop of war, scandals, and the lively theater scene.
By Dr. (John) Doran
London in the Jacobite times, Volume I
In the wake of a queen's death, a city finds itself teetering on the edge of rebellion as political tensions ignite and loyalties are tested in the streets and halls of power.
By Dr. (John) Doran
Table traits, with something on them
Explore history through the lens of food, uncovering the surprising stories behind our eating habits and the art of truly savoring life's culinary moments.
By Dr. (John) Doran
In and About Drury Lane, and Other Papers Vol. 1 (of 2) Reprinted from the pages of the 'Temple Bar' Magazine
Step into the chaotic yet enchanting world of a famous theater where backstage drama clashes with the gritty reality outside its doors.
By Dr. (John) Doran