Category Archives: BRITISH & IRISH HISTORY: POSTWAR, FROM C 1945 -

A love story set in Abyssinia, Eritrea and the Yemen. This is the story of Amedeo Guillet – an Italian calvary officer who was sent out to Abyssinia to establish and command a troupe of 2,000 Spahis. He met and … Continue reading →

It would be hard to invent a group of personalities more extraordinary than the British Royal Family — known as ‘The Firm’ by Prince Philip. This book looks in depth at how the family really operates, to reveal how they … Continue reading →

A comprehensive history of Coronation.Author : Coronation by Roy StrongPublished by : HarperCollins PublishersISBN Number : 7160542Price : £16.75Humanities, Arts & Music > History

An accessible biography for A-level politics and history students that concentrates on the issues which come up regularly in the AS and A2 exams. Topics include: why historians differ; whether Margaret Thatcher was totally anti-European; and whether she brought about … Continue reading →

An anthology of pieces selected to illustrate the history of our times, from the fall of Thatcher to Blair. However, the main focus is domestic: the time of Diana, the age of self-expression; the end of culture; the moment of … Continue reading →

The authorised (but not uncritical) life of one of the great parliamentarians and orators of our times, the former Labour Party leader, now in his nineties, who is also an eminent man of letters.Author : Michael Foot by Kenneth O. … Continue reading →

Britain 1945-2007 includes comprehensive factual and interpretive material, from Winston Churchill to Gordon Brown for the new 2008 specification. With historical interpretations, document source questions, explanation of difficult words and concepts, a study skills section for exam preparation and visuals … Continue reading →