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This book examines the seismic impact of Brexit on the British political system, assessing its likely long-term effect in terms of a significantly changed political and constitutional landscape. Sta……続きを見る

This book provides an overview of Irish gender history from the end of the Great Famine in 1852 until the foundation of the Irish Free State in 1922. It builds on the work that scholars of women’s h……続きを見る

'A remarkable oral history of black postwar British life… Homecoming is an extraordinary and compelling book' Daily Telegraph Homecoming draws on over a hundred first-hand interviews, archival recor……続きを見る

In "Curious Epitaphs, Collected from the Graveyards of Great Britain and Ireland," William Andrews embarks on a literary journey that transcends mere historical documentation, weaving together rich ……続きを見る

This open access book maps a crucial but neglected chapter in the history of psychiatry: how was melancholia transformed in the nineteenth century from traditional melancholy madness into a modern b……続きを見る

This open access book is the biography of one of Britain’s foremost animal welfare campaigners and of the world of activism, science, and politics she inhabited. In 1964, Ruth Harrison’s bestseller ……続きを見る

This open access book is the first comparative study of public, voluntary and private asylums in nineteenth-century Ireland. Examining nine institutions, it explores whether concepts of social class……続きを見る

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license This book explores the magical and medical history of executions from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century by looking at the afterlife pot……続きを見る

Hilaire Belloc's 'Hilaire Belloc - Premium Collection' is a comprehensive anthology featuring some of the author's most famous works. Known for his witty and humorous writing style, Belloc's works r……続きを見る

This book is open access under a CC BY license and charts the rise and fall of various self-harming behaviours in twentieth-century Britain. It puts self-cutting and overdosing into historical persp……続きを見る

In 'The Growth of the English Constitution from the Earliest Times' by Edward A. Freeman, the author delves into the evolution of the English constitution through a comprehensive analysis of its his……続きを見る

In "The Best Speeches of Winston Churchill," readers are treated to a collection of powerful and iconic speeches delivered by the legendary British statesman. This book showcases Churchill's eloquen……続きを見る

This book gives the account of the French-British contest for new lands. It covers such topics as the arrival of the first French pioneers in the New World, the role and activity of Jesuits in North……続きを見る

"Napoleon and Blücher" is a historical novel covering the relations between the most significant personalities of the times following the French Revolution – Napoleon Buonaparte and Gebhard Leberech……続きを見る

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book explores the social history of the anti-vivisection movement in Britain from its nineteenth-century beginnings until the 1960s. It discu……続きを見る

This open access book offers an unprecedented analysis of child welfare schemes, situating them in the wider context of post-war policy debates about the care of children. Between 1945 and 1970, an ……続きを見る

Chess History and Reminiscences is a book about the history if chess by English chess player Henry Bird. The author's goal is to trace the ancient origins of the game of chess, beginning with what i……続きを見る

This book examines the writings of seven English women economists from the period 1735–1811. It reveals that contrary to what standard accounts of the history of economic thought suggest, eighteenth……続きを見る

World of Britannia forms the historical background to the Britannia trilogy. The arrival of Rome's legions, first under Julius Caesar, then Aulius Plautius in the first century is well documented, b……続きを見る

Eileen Power's book, 'Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535,' provides a comprehensive and well-researched analysis of the history and significance of nunneries in medieval England. Through det……続きを見る

In "British Popular Customs, Present and Past," T. F. Thiselton-Dyer presents an expansive exploration of the myriad customs that have shaped British cultural identity. Drawing from a thorough exami……続きを見る

Since the election of President Trump and the rise in racist and white supremacist activity, the militant antifascist movement known as antifa has become increasingly active and high profile in the ……続きを見る

This book explores the place of loyalty in the relationship between the monarchy and their subjects in late medieval and early modern Britain. It focuses on a period in which political and religious……続きを見る

Mary Tudor was the first female English sovereign a ruling queen who was not simply the consort of the king. Yet little is known about this complex woman, whose reputation for ruthlessness belied he……続きを見る

Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham is a remarkable anthology that captures the intricate tapestry of Birmingham's historical and cultural heritage through an extensive array of entries. This collect……続きを見る

In "The Sentence and Affidavit of John Church, the Obelisk Preacher," Joseph Augustus Dowling presents a meticulous examination of the trials and tribulations surrounding John Church, a controversia……続きを見る

In "The History of England," T. F. Tout presents a comprehensive narrative that spans the tumultuous epochs of English history, from Roman conquest to the dawn of the modern age. The book is charact……続きを見る

In "Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888," Edward VII presents a collection of speeches that candidly reflect the socio-political climate of Victorian Britain. This work……続きを見る

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This open access book explores how children, parents, and survivors reshaped the politics of child protection in late twentieth-century England. A……続きを見る

In "On the Supply of Printed Books from the Library to the Reading Room of the British Museum," Sir Anthony Panizzi offers a profound analysis of library practices and public accessibility during th……続きを見る