William - British 1

Lady Jane Wilde was the mother of Oscar Wilde and an accomplished folklorist. She sought to preserve Irish culture through recording their enchanting myths, rituals and beliefs. This collection cont……続きを見る

The authorship of Edward III has been up for debate ever since it was first published in 1596. Its publisher, Cuthbert Burby, published it without listing an author, and any records that might have ……続きを見る

Der fulminante Abschluss von William Shakespeares "Heinrich VI."-Trilogie wartet mit Verrat, wechselnden Allianzen und blutigen Schlachten um den englischen Thron auf. Der Herzog von York will die H……続きを見る

Im Auftakt seines dreiteiligen Historiendramas über die Regentschaft Heinrichs VI. verbindet Shakespeare die Legende um Johanna von Orléans und die Ursprünge der englischen Rosenkriege: Die Herrscha……続きを見る

England kommt nicht zur Ruhe: auch nach der dramatischen Schlacht von Shrewsbury ist die Rebellion gegen König Heinrich IV. noch nicht abgewendet. Der alternde Regent weiß, dass das Schicksal des Re……続きを見る

Britain's Slave Traders: A Forgotten History combines ground-breaking new research with vivid and compelling narrative to provide an entirely new history of Britain that for the first time clarifies……続きを見る

History of the Royal Sappers and Miners Volume 1 (of 2): From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers is a comprehensive and ……続きを見る

The Early English Cotton Industry: With Some Unpublished Letters of Samuel Crompton by William Cunningham is a comprehensive historical study that delves into the origins, development, and transform……続きを見る

The reign of James II was a dramatic failure in Wales. He became King when Welsh loyalty to the crown and church was strong. But his attacks on the church and his own adherents in Wales meant that l……続きを見る

William Siborne's "The Waterloo Campaign, 1815" meticulously chronicles the pivotal events leading up to the Battle of Waterloo, offering a comprehensive analysis of military strategies, troop movem……続きを見る

Reveals how Frederick Winterbotham’s Special Liaison Units securely delivered Ultra intelligence, shaping pivotal Allied victories in WWII. In April 1940, when British cryptographers at Bletchley Pa……続きを見る

Welcome to the enriching world of William Elliot Griffis's “Bonnie Scotland and What We Owe Her”, where history, culture, and the profound contributions of Scotland to the world are brilliantly illu……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

Campaigning in Kaffirland by William Ross King is a vivid, soldier's-eye view of the Eighth Frontier War (1850–1853) between British colonial forces and the Xhosa people of South Africa. Drawing fr……続きを見る

In William Andrews' 'Famous Frosts and Frost Fairs in Great Britain,' the author explores the historical significance of frost fairs in British culture. Through meticulous research and vivid descrip……続きを見る

In "Early Britain'ÄîRoman Britain," John William Edward Conybeare meticulously chronicles the transition of Britain from pre-Roman tribal societies to a province of the Roman Empire. The book is dis……続きを見る

In seinem dreiteiligen Historiendrama erzählt William Shakespeare die dramatische Geschichte der Herrschaftszeit Heinrichs VI. von England: der Hundertjährige Krieg gegen Frankreich sowie die eskali……続きを見る

William Shakespeares Historiendrama fesselt Leser und Zuschauer mit einer wendungsreichen Handlung voller Intrigen und einer epischen finalen Schlacht. Im Zentrum steht der machthungrige und skrupel……続きを見る

In England braut sich eine Rebellion zusammen. Die Herrschaft König Heinrichs IV. wird durch die mächtige Adelsfamilie Percy bedroht. Auch Heinrichs Verhältnis zu seinem Sohn Prinz Hal ist angespann……続きを見る

In "Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, A.D. 1598-A.D. 1867," William Dunn Macray presents a comprehensive historical account of one of the world's most renowned libraries, tracing its evolution……続きを見る

The Smoke of London uncovers the origins of urban air pollution, two centuries before the industrial revolution. By 1600, London was a fossil-fuelled city, its high-sulfur coal a basic necessity for……続きを見る

The ingredients, cooks, techniques and tools that have shaped our love of food. We all love to eat and most of us have a favourite ingredient or dish. In today's world we can get the food we want, w……続きを見る

From William Dalrympleーaward-winning historian, journalist and travel writerーa masterly retelling of what was perhaps the West’s greatest imperial disaster in the East, and an important parable of……続きを見る

Example in this ebook The old English family of Habingdon, Abingdon, Habington, or Abington traced their pedigree beyond the reign of Henry III., to Philip de Habington, of Abingdon, co. Cambridge: ……続きを見る

In the last two centuries Britain has experienced a revolution in higher education, with the number of students rising from a few hundred to several million. Yet the institutions that drove - and st……続きを見る

With Seven Generals in the Boer War: A Personal Narrative by Arthur William Alsager Pollock is an engaging firsthand account of the Second Boer War (1899–1902), offering readers a unique perspective……続きを見る

A History of Homebuilders from Early Modern to Modern Times provides a diachronic account of homebuilders' more than 500 years history in the Anglosphere nations of the U.S., Britain, Canada, and Au……続きを見る

A wide-ranging group of scholarly essays that probe the historical nature of English identity, both through self-definition and in relationship to the rest of Europe 続きを見る

The year 1688 is a turning point in English culture, and one from which can be dated numerous distinctively ‘modern’ notions of truth, property and political order. The texts assembled in this colle……続きを見る

In 1902, William Bulfin embarked on a cycling tour of Ireland, his musings along the way offering a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Ireland during a time of significant social change. Ba……続きを見る