British & Irish History: C 1700 To C 1900
BIC code: HBCR
See also: History & Archaeology
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Add to BasketBonnie Prince Charlie: A Life
£17.00
- Hardback - Amberley
Prince Charles Edward's life is often focused on the 1745 Rising. But this new biography charts his early life and reveals the Polish origin of his astonishing dynamism and brittle psyche. Peter Pininski also vividly relates the story of the prince's only child and heir and three hidden grandchildren. -
Add to BasketBare-Arsed Banditti: The Men Of The '45
£8.49
- Paperback - Mainstream
Who were the men who fought with Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden? Maggie Craig tells the dramatic and moving stories of the men who were willing to risk everything for their vision of a better future for themselves, their families and Scotland. -
Add to BasketThe Prisoner Of St Kilda: The True Story Of The Unfortunate Lady Grange
£7.64
- Paperback - Luath
More than a history of scandal and infamy, 'The Prisoner of St Kilda' gives a balanced account of Lord and Lady Grange, their flaws and strengths, and the role played by the powerful men who saw the unpredictable Lady Grange as a threat. -
Add to BasketDestination St. Kilda: From Oban To Skye And The Outer Hebrides
£19.99
- Hardback - Islands Book Trust
67 rarely seen Magic Lantern hand coloured glass slides from the 1880s depicting scenes from Oban to St. Kilda. The book includes the original lecture notes and additional material by Mark Butterworth. -
Add to BasketA History Of Everyday Life In Scotland, 1800 To 1900
£24.99
- Paperback - Edinburgh University Press
The 19th century was a period of profound change in Scottish history. This book demonstrates how everyday routines and behaviours can open a window into the social, economic and cultural lives in ordinary Scots. The text is enhanced by illustrations and it presents a different way of looking at Scotland's past. -
Add to BasketA History Of Everyday Life In Scotland, 1800 To 1900
£80.00
- Hardback - Edinburgh University Press
The 19th century was a period of profound change in Scottish history. This book demonstrates how everyday routines and behaviours can open a window into the social, economic and cultural lives in ordinary Scots. The text is enhanced by illustrations and it presents a different way of looking at Scotland's past. -
Add to BasketEffie: A Victorian Scandal
£16.99
- Hardback - Book Guild
This is the true story of Euphemia Chalmers Ruskin, also known as Effie, the wife of famous Victorian art critic John Ruskin. She shattered the Victorian illusion of the 'perfect' marriage by seeking an annulment on the grounds of non-consummation so she could marry Romantic artist John Everett Millais. -
Add to BasketThere Was A Soldier: First-Hand Accounts Of The Scottish Soldier From 1707 To The Present Day
£7.64
- Paperback - Hachette Scotland
For hundreds of years, the Scottish soldier has been recording his experiences. The result is a wealth of primary information, telling the story of the Scottish soldiers who fought in Europe, America, Africa, India & the Far East. Included in this collection are song lyrics, poems, Highland anecdotes, official reports & interviews. -
On The Crofters' Trail: In Search Of The Clearance Highlanders
£8.49
- Paperback - Birlinn
For several generations the Highlanders were forced from their homes by landowners in the Clearances. Many fled to Nova Scotia and beyond. David Craig set out to discover how many of their stories survive in the memories of their descendants. -
Add to BasketCulloden And The '45
£8.49
- Paperback - History
The '45 rebellion was the greatest challenge to the 18th century British state. This study examines the political and military context of the uprising and highlights the seriousness of the challenge posed by the Jacobites.
