Books on Topic: 'British History'

Lytton Strachey’s first great success, and his most famous achievement, was "Eminent Victorians" (1918), a collection of four short biographies of Vic...

This collection comprises recordings of 17 historic speeches given to the UK House of Commons between 1628 and 1956. Readings are of speeches orignina...

This volume of 'The Newgate Calendar' offers a glimpse into the criminal world of early 18th-century Britain. It chronicles trials, the accused indivi...

The book contains the love letters that Lord Nelson wrote to Lady Hamilton, with whom he had an affair from 1798 until his death in 1805. The letters...

Francis Archibald Bruton's "Story of Peterloo" provides a detailed and dispassionate account of the Peterloo Massacre, a pivotal event in British hist...

Chronicles of Crime is a captivating compendium of human depravity and absurdity compiled by Camden Pelham, a 19th-century barrister. Spanning the yea...

This biography explores the life and career of Robert Walpole, considered the first prime minister of Great Britain. It delves into his political stra...

Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, himself a former Prime Minister, wrote this concise biography of William Pitt the Younger, a figure who domi...

This book, the first volume of a two-part work, delves into the reign of Queen Anne of England, Scotland, and Ireland, exploring the political landsca...

This biography offers a comprehensive account of the life and career of Henry John Temple, Viscount Palmerston, a prominent figure in British politics...

Sir John Arthur Ransome Marriott's "England Since Waterloo" is a comprehensive historical account of Britain during the 19th century. The book begins...

Alfred George Gardiner's 'Prophets, Priests, and Kings' is a collection of biographical essays focusing on prominent British figures from the late Vic...

This book discusses the period in British history from the reign of King James I through the death of Queen Anne, with a focus on the struggle for dom...

A Short History of Wales provides a comprehensive overview of Welsh history from the earliest times to the early 20th century. Written by renowned Wel...

This book offers a detailed account of British history during Queen Victoria's reign, covering the years from her accession to the throne in 1837 to t...

This book is a collection of famous speeches given by British orators from 1865 to 1906. The speeches cover a wide range of topics, including politics...

Before Edgehill Fight is a stirring poem by Rudyard Kipling that captures the essence of the Battle of Edgehill, a pivotal battle in the English Civil...

This volume of Justin McCarthy's comprehensive work chronicles the pivotal years of Victorian Britain from 1856 to 1880. It delves into the tumultuous...

The biography of John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, a renowned military leader who played a pivotal role in British history during the 18th...

This book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Oliver Cromwell, a key figure in British history. Firth draws on a variety of sources,...

'Early Hanoverians' by Edward Ellis Morris offers a concise yet comprehensive account of the reigns of the first two Hanoverian monarchs, George I and...

This book explores the social and cultural landscape of England between 1750 and 1850. It offers insights into various aspects of life during this per...

John Dryden's 'King Arthur, or The British Worthy' is a semi-opera that reimagines the Arthurian legend with a blend of history, fantasy, and romance....