Historical books from England
Recommended historical books (48)
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If you are into historical here are some historical books from England for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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Soldados de Perón : historia crítica sobre los Montoneros by Richard Gillespie ES
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El profesor ingles Richard Gillespie nacido en Wigan Lancashire en 1952 residió en la Argentina desde junio de 1975 hasta octubre de 1976 mientras reunía material sobre la izquierda peronista con vistas a su doctorado que recibió en 1979. Fue Junior Research Fellow de Ciencias Políticas del St. John s College adscrito a la Universidad de Oxford y profesor de esta materia en la Universidad de Warwick.
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Space : A Thrilling Human History by Britain's Beloved Astronaut Tim Peake by Tim Peake EN
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*Available for Pre-order Now* From bestselling author and astronaut Tim Peake, the captivating story of humans in space. As seen in the major TV series Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake. Only 628 people in human history have left Earth. In Space: The Human Story, astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of these remarkable men and women who have forged the way, from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong, from Valentina Tereshkova to Peggy Whitson. Full of exclusive new stories, and astonishing detail only an astronaut would know, the book conveys what space exploration is really like: the wondrous v... continue
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Stories from Ancient Rome by Alfred John Church EN
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Stories of the early days of Rome, from the time of the kings through the establishment of the republic and its struggles with other peoples on the Italian peninsula, and concluding with the wars with Carthage. Suitable for ages 9 and up.
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The Awakening of Europe by M. B. Synge EN
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Explores the history, culture, people, events, and development of western civilizations from antiquity through the end of the nineteenth century; and covers reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France and England; as well as the settlement of the American colonies; and more.
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare EN
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Hamlet. Romeo and Juliet. Henry V. Macbeth. A Midsummer Night's Dream. King Lear. Lovers of literature will immediately recognise these as signature works of William Shakespeare, whose plays still rank as the greatest dramas ever produced in the English language four centuries after they were written. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare collects all thirty-seven of the immortal Bard's comedies, tragedies, and historical plays in a beautiful edition. This volume also features Shakespeare's complete poetry, including the sonnets. With this beautiful edition, you can enjoy Shakespeare's end... continue
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The Discovery of New Worlds by M. B. Synge EN
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"Relates the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the middle ages in Europe, the rise of Islam and the Crusades, and finally the age of exploration, and the establishment of trade with the Far East. The book concludes with the discoveries of Columbus and the Spanish settlements in the New World."--Back cover.
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The Earth Shall Weep : A History of Native America by James Wilson EN
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Provides a Native American perspective on the history of North America.
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The Ecclesiastical History of the English People : The Greater Chronicle ; Bede's Letter to Egbert by Saint Bede (the Venerable) EN
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Bede's most famous work, this edition includes includes a translation of "The Greater Chronicle", in which Bede examines the Roman Empire and contemporary Europe. His "Letter to Egbert" gives his final reflections on the English Church just before his death.
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The English Constitution by Walter Bagehot EN
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THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION provides the most lucid and readable account of what has been termed the "Golden Age" of the nineteenth century constitution, before the advent of universal male suffrage and the rise of party as the overriding force in the British policy. Many of Bagehot's insights remain either true, as a statement of basic principle, or even if no longer strictly accurate, fascinating in their partial applicability today. they convey a sharp sense of how the constitution has radically changed since the Victorian era, and yet paradoxically at a more basic level, remained the same.
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The Great Siege, Malta 1565 : Clash of Cultures: Christian Knights Defend Western Civilization Against the Moslem Tide by Ernle Bradford EN
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Suleiman the Magnificent, the most powerful ruler in the world, was determined to conquer Europe. Only one thing stood in his way: a dot of an island in the Mediterranean called Malta, occupied by the Knights of St. John, the cream of the warriors of the Holy Roman Empire. A clash of civilizations the likes of which had not been seen since Persia invaded Greece was shaping up. Determined to capture Malta and use its port to launch operations against Europe, Suleiman sent an armada and a overwhelming army. A few thousand defenders in Fort St. Elmo fought to the last man, enduring cruel hardship... continue