This is the story of Captain James Cook. He was recognize as one of the greatest explorers in the history of the world. This book is stylish vintage edition of Dingwall's story of Captain Cook. … [Read more...] about The Great Captain by Alexander Dingwall
British History
Winston Churchill by Violet Bonham Carter
This superb account of the public and private life of Winston Churchill makes a rare firsthand contribution to the history of an epoch and to the understanding of one of the 20th Century's most … [Read more...] about Winston Churchill by Violet Bonham Carter
The Emergency by Brian Girvin
A blistering account of Ireland's neutrality in World War II, an episode which still scars Irish thought and politics today. Brian Girvin has written a fresh and original history of Ireland between … [Read more...] about The Emergency by Brian Girvin
Eight Days at Yalta by Diana Preston
In the last winter of the Second World War, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin arrived in the Crimean resort of Yalta. Over eight days of bargaining, bombast and intermittent … [Read more...] about Eight Days at Yalta by Diana Preston
Lost Lion of Empire by Edward Paice
Lost Lion of Empire - The Life of Cape to Cairo Grogan Ewart Grogan was 'the baddest and boldest of a bad bold gang' of settlers in Kenya. He was one of the most brilliant and controversial figures … [Read more...] about Lost Lion of Empire by Edward Paice
Patriot Traitors by Adrian Weale
This is the first serious historical study to use the newly released MI5 personal files on Roger Casement and John Amery. Drawing on these and a wide range of different sources. Weale has been … [Read more...] about Patriot Traitors by Adrian Weale
Ireland during the Second World War
The noted British historian Ian S Wood cast an historical eye over Ireland and its neutral stance during the Second World War. This well researched book has many fine photographs. You might not … [Read more...] about Ireland during the Second World War