History - British
Explore the rich tapestry of British history through a curated selection of timeless texts. This collection offers insights into key events, influential figures, and cultural shifts that have shaped the United Kingdom. Ideal for history enthusiasts, these works provide a deep understanding of Britain's past, from ancient times to the modern era. Enjoy a journey through centuries of intriguing narratives and pivotal moments.
In the Days of Queen Victoria
Witness the dawn of a legendary reign as a young princess, surrounded by love and looming expectations, steps toward her destiny as the future Queen of England.
By Eva March Tappan
Lawrence and the Arabs
A legendary figure journeys through the desert, bridging cultures to lead a revolt and forever alter the course of history.
By Robert Graves
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Slater's [1859] Shropshire Directory
Travel back in time to explore a 19th-century English county through this book, which chronicles its land, history, and the lives of its people.
By I. (Isaac) Slater
The Age of Tennyson
Witness the evolution of English literature as iconic writers navigate societal changes and redefine literary expression during a transformative era.
By Hugh Walker
Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay. Volume 1
Discover the hidden life behind a celebrated historian and statesman, from his family's abolitionist roots to the relationships that shaped his future.
By George Otto Trevelyan
Our Legal Heritage: King AEthelbert - King George III, 600 A.D. - 1776
Discover how power, justice, and societal norms shaped the laws of England across centuries of kings and dramatic historical changes.
By S. A. Reilly
The English Peasantry and the Enclosure of Common Fields
Witness the transformation of rural England as communal lands vanish, displacing peasants and reshaping the very heart of village life.
By Gilbert Slater
The History of the 7th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Witness the bravery and brotherhood of a Scottish battalion as they rise from training to face the horrors of World War I battlefields.
By James Walter Sandilands
The Magna Carta
A medieval charter signed by King John of England in 1215 establishes the principle that the king is not above the law, limits his power, and protects individual rights, shaping modern notions of justice, equality, and human rights.
By Anonymous
The English Novel
Beginning with ancient romances, one writer pieces together the journey of English novels and the pivotal figures who defined them.
By George Saintsbury
A Tale of Two Cities
In a world torn apart by injustice, a long-imprisoned doctor is freed, setting off a chain of intertwined destinies against the backdrop of a brewing revolution.
By Charles Dickens
William of Malmesbury's Chronicle of the Kings of England From the earliest period to the reign of King Stephen
Witness the rise and fall of kings, the clash of cultures, and the epic struggle for power that shaped England from its earliest days.
By of Malmesbury William
The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: London to York
Discover how a single road transformed the way people traveled between two major cities, evolving from a hazardous trail to a bustling highway with the advent of new transportation.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
The History of the Fabian Society
** Witness the fascinating story of a group of thinkers determined to reshape a nation's political landscape through the power of social reform.
By Edward R. (Edward Reynolds) Pease
Thirty Years in Australia
Leaving her homeland behind, a woman recounts her adventures and struggles adapting to a new life and culture in a faraway land across the sea.
By Ada Cambridge
The Africanders : $b A century of Dutch-English feud in South Africa
In South Africa, Dutch settlers and the British clash over land and power, setting the stage for a century of conflict and the forging of a new national identity.
By Le Roy Hooker
Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Complete
In a world of strict rules, a young romance ignites, challenging gender roles and societal expectations in a late 19th-century setting.
By George Meredith
The Life and Surprising Exploits of Jack Sheppard
Witness the rise and fall of a charismatic carpenter turned criminal mastermind, whose audacious prison breaks made him a legend before his untimely demise.
By Anonymous
The Life of George Stephenson and of his Son Robert Stephenson Comprising Also a History of the Invention and Introduction of the Railway Locomotive
Witness the extraordinary journey of a father and son who revolutionized transportation and reshaped the world with their incredible railway inventions.
By Samuel Smiles
The tryal of Mr. Daniel Sutton, for the high crime of preserving the lives of His Majesty's liege subjects, by means of inoculation
In an era of medical uncertainty, a hero stands trial for the very act of saving lives through a groundbreaking but controversial procedure.
By Daniel Sutton