William - British 6

This is the third and final volume in the set of William Scoresby's journals. It contains the unpublished accounts of his three voyages 1817, 1818 and 1820. During the years of the voyages in this v……続きを見る

William Watts, active from 1737-1758, penned the insightful 'Memoirs of the Revolution in Bengal, Anno Dom. 1757', providing a compelling account of the political and social shifts during this turbu……続きを見る

In 'Echoes of Old Lancashire' by William E. A. Axon, the author delves into the rich history and folklore of Lancashire, England. With a poetic and lyrical writing style, Axon paints a vivid picture……続きを見る

In late nineteenth-century Toronto, municipal politics were so dominated by the Irish Protestants of the Orange Order that the city was known as the “Belfast of Canada.” For almost a century, virtua……続きを見る

This book provides readers with a unique, in-depth understanding of the background to the Irish Famine and a detailed account of the crisis, as well as the immediate and long-term results of the cat……続きを見る

‘In many respects, the nineteenth century belonged to Britain.’ For much of the period between 1800 and 1914 Britain was at the height of its power and influence, one of the world’s superpowers, if ……続きを見る

Una lóbrega tarde de noviembre de 1862, un rústico féretro recibía sepultura en medio de un escalofriante silencio, sin lamentos ni panegíricos por orden expresa del comisionado británico: «No debe ……続きを見る

This book tells the story of the Rev. Benjamin Colman (1673-1747), one of eighteenth-century America’s most influential ministers, and his transatlantic social world of letters. Exploring his episto……続きを見る

Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596) sailed around the world, his exploits opening the way for England’s colonization of America, taking power from Spain on land and sea. Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth, Sir W……続きを見る

Queen Anne reigned over two major events in British historyーthe Act of Union, which joined England and Scotland, and the War of Spanish Succession. Plagued by ill health, she died without leaving a……続きを見る

Fitchett's four-volume history is a stirring and frankly biased account of England's role as protector and defender of civilization against what the author terms "the wild-menace of Revolutionary Fr……続きを見る

Queen Anne reigned over two major events in British historyーthe Act of Union, which joined England and Scotland, and the War of Spanish Succession. Plagued by ill health, she died without leaving a……続きを見る

Asser (died c. 909) was a Welsh monk from St David's, Dyfed, who became Bishop of Sherborne in the 890s. About 885 he was asked by Alfred the Great to leave St David's and join the circle of learned……続きを見る

History of the Conquest of Peru (1959) contains a detailed analysis of the political, religious and social organisation of the Incas prior to the arrival of the Spanish colonisers, and then moves on……続きを見る

First published in 1895, Sir Frederick Pollock and Frederic William Maitland’s legal classic The History of English Law before the Time of Edward I expanded the work of Sir Edward Coke and William B……続きを見る

From merchantman to man-of-war… William Richardson was always certain he would be a seaman. His father and all his brothers were mariners so it was not unusual that he should go to sea in his turn. ……続きを見る

As I shall embark in a business, within a few days, the event of which is uncertain, I take the opportunity of a vacant hour to throw on paper a few memorandums relative to myself and my family …’ S……続きを見る

Within hours of the outbreak of the Second World War, Winston Churchill took up office as First Lord of the Admiralty. The same day the liner Athenia was torpedoed in the Atlantic in the first U-boa……続きを見る

The first was to render generally accessible some of those beautiful but comparatively unknown examples of old tartans represented in family portraits, miniatures, and relics, as well as in the few ……続きを見る

The geographical area of that history which alone deserves the name has more than once changed. The early home of human society was in Asia. Greece and Italy successively became the theatres of the ……続きを見る

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant and diverse city of London in London Unveiled. From the grandeur of its iconic landmarks to the hidden corners that reveal its offbeat side, this ……続きを見る

Eleanor of Aquitaine was the wife of two kings, Louis VII of France and Henry II Plantagenet of England, and the mother of two others, Richard the Lionhearted and John Lackland. In her eventful, oft……続きを見る

After the great victory in the famous tank battle at Cambrai in 1917 the church bells, having been silent for three years, rang out joyously all over Britain But within ten days triumph turned to di……続きを見る

Because of his foppish and dandified appearance, emphasised by the cigarette holder he always used, the Crown Prince was regarded by the British during the Great War as a figure of ridicule, known t……続きを見る

Are you considering a move to the United Kingdom? Whether it's for career opportunities, education, or a fresh start, relocating to a new country is an exciting yet complex journey. "Your Guide to R……続きを見る

In his seminal work 'Christmas: Its Origin and Associations', William Francis Dawson delves into the history and cultural significance of the Christmas holiday. Using a scholarly approach, Dawson ex……続きを見る

In 'Old Cookery Books and Ancient Cuisine' by William Carew Hazlitt, the author takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of culinary literature, exploring how cooking and eating pr……続きを見る

In 'How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves' by William Henry Giles Kingston, the reader is taken on a captivating journey through British naval history, from the days of Vikings and Anglo-Saxons to th……続きを見る

William Dunn Macray's 'Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, A.D. 1598-A.D. 1867' is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the history and development of one of the most iconic li……続きを見る

In 'Early BritainーRoman Britain' by John William Edward Conybeare, readers are taken on a scholarly exploration of the transition from early Britain to Roman Britain. Conybeare's detailed account n……続きを見る