How true is the history we learned in school? Did the English?intend the Irish to starve as a result of the Great Famine? Did a haughty Marie Antoinette indeed urge the masses to eat cake? History?is
Charles Dickens was in his own day the most popular novelist who had ever lived, a public figure adored like a present-day pop star. He still holds his place as one of the greatest English writers, an
When Hermi Rothman came to England from Germany during World War II, it was as a Jewish refugee. Enlisting in the British Forces made him one of many "King’s Own Most Loyal" enemy aliens, but it wasn’
In the closing months of World War II, General Eisenhower exhorted the Western Allied forces to redouble their efforts to break the German will to resist. In considering this appeal, General Gubbins,
More than 95 years ago, as the Titanic slowly sank, a "mystery" ship was seen as she slipped below the waves. Thinking it would be their salvation, rockets were fired from Titanic to attract the unkno
Based on archival sources that have not previously appeared in print, this?history of the Wars of the Roses is told?from the perspective of the women behind some of the key participants as the conflic
Contained within the pages of this book are the stories behind some of the most notorious murders in the history of Greater Manchester. They include the case of notorious cat burglar, Charlie Peace, w
An entertaining romp through the history of?England's capital city?traces its origins as a simple marketplace in AD 50 to the sprawling metropolis of today. An invaluable souce of trivia, this?book is
Portrayed in scores of photographs that provide fascinating glimpses of a varied past, this overview focuses on the ancient Cheshire county town of Altrincham. Characterizing the city as one of contra
This collection of true-life ghost stories tells of apparitions, manifestations, strange sightings, and happenings in Neath’s streets, cemeteries, and alehouses. Authentic stories that have been colle
Dominating the history of the Island of Jersey is the story of its occupation by German forces in World War II. Twenty years earlier, however, another devastating war had struck the Island, affecting
There can be no better example of Victorian enterprise than the amazing success story of Blackpool whose pioneering spirit embodied all the unflagging, indomitable confidence of that age. "He who dare
Before his death in 1216,?King John's?desperate exploitation of his subjects for ever more money had turned him into the mythical monster of Hollywood legend. In contrast to his brother Richard, he ap
Ex-stewardess Libbie Escolme-Schmidt has lovingly compiled many hundreds of memories to present the ultimate history of the British Airways air hostess.?Collating a multitude of stories from the 1940s
Around the world there are hundreds of nightly performances of Goethe’s Faust as well as actual attempts at soul-selling on eBay. Faustus has rightly been described as an icon of modern culture. But i
The loss of Acre in 1291 marked the beginning of the end of the Templars. They returned to Europe a far weaker organization. They were however, still well regarded so it came as a great shock when the
In 1948, the ?big four” railway companies were nationalized to form British Railways. This collection of photographs captures the last two decades of steam power as steam gave way to diesel electrific
As the amalgamation of all the famous regiments of the British Army is completed, this book is a timely reminder of past glories. More than 50 of the most famous regiments are featured?their battle ho
In early September 1051, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle recorded that "the French had built a castle," the first Norman castle in England. Yet for centuries the circumstances behind the construction of thi
The story of the Leviathan, originally called Vaterland, is a fascinating one.?A?remarkable ship, she is frequently not given the credit she deserves for her contributions to the U.S. Merchant Marine,
This small volume celebrates every aspect of Yorkshire's history.? Including subjects as diverse as Roman Yorkshire, Yorkshire castles and abbeys, historic York and coaching days in Yorkshire, prehist
Queen Victoria was the longest reigning monarch in British history. In this concise biography, Lady Longford, long recognized as an authority on the subject, gives a full account of Queen Victoria’s l
The diaries kept by Violet Carey during the occupation of Guernsey show precisely how the German invasion affected the lifestyle of an upper middle class woman. While never indulging in self-pity, she
When a family historian discovers a criminal way back in the family tree, he or she needs to know how to trace that person. David Hawkings here offers practical in-depth guidelines for researching the
The new town of Leamington Spa was established in 1808 but the village of Leamington Priors has existed since medieval times. Both communities took their names from the Leam, the river upon whose bank
Recognized as the first British company to operate regular sea cruises, P&O has a history that goes back to 1837. In more recent times, P&O has undertaken a shift away from line voyages to ope
The first major biography of Edward the Confessor for almost 40 years, written by a critically acclaimed historian, presents a very different interpretation of Edward's personality—not the holy
Who invented the "House of Windsor" as a royal name? Who founded Westminster Abbey? Which King had 21 illegitimate children? This engaging volume offers a continuous history of the English monarchy th
Inheritance explores the parishes of Aghabullogue, Inniscarra, and Ovens on the northern valleyside of the Inniscarra Reservoir, Co. Cork. Through fieldwork and interviews with local people, Kieran Mc
Cheddar Gorge is Britain’s biggest and unsurprisingly Somerset’s premier attraction. It is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with wonders large and small to gaze upon. The views
