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  • All His Spies : The Secret World of Robert Cecil by Stephen Alford 9780241423479

    All His Spies : The Secret World of Robert Cecil

    Alford triumphs. in recreating the historical moment. By immersing himself in Cecil's vast archive, he draws the reader deep into his working environment, capturing the closeness of his study and the chaos of the court. this is turn-of-century England as it really was -...
    £30.00 GBP
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  • All That She Carried : The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles 9781800818217

    All That She Carried : The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake

    Woven into the fabric of a simple cotton sack is a powerful story of resilience, love, and the unbreakable bonds of family. In "All That She Carried," Tiya Miles masterfully traces the journey of this humble keepsake across three generations of Black women, beginning...
    £12.99 GBP
    £12.99 GBP
  • An Autobiography-9780241994573

    An Autobiography

    Riveting; as fresh and relevant today as it was almost 50 years ago. The words fire off the page with humour, anger and eloquence' GuardianA powerful and commanding account of the life of trailblazing political activist Angela DavisEdited by Toni Morrison and first published...
    £10.99 GBP
    £10.99 GBP
  • Black Spartacus : The Epic Life of Toussaint Louverture-9780141985060

    Black Spartacus : The Epic Life of Toussaint Louverture

    Discover the definitive contemporary account of Toussaint Louverture, the extraordinary slave leader, military strategist and revolutionary icon. This gripping biography traces the Haitian Revolution from its inception in Saint-Domingue to the establishment of the world's first independent black nation. Louverture's remarkable journey from slavery...
    £10.99 GBP
    £10.99 GBP
  • Catherine de' Medici : The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen by Mary Hollingsworth 9781800244764

    Catherine de' Medici : The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen

    Mary Hollingsworth presents a fresh perspective on Catherine de' Medici, arguably the most influential woman in 16th-century Europe, in this groundbreaking biography. Drawing upon overlooked primary sources, the author paints a vivid portrait of a misunderstood and unjustly maligned historical figure. Throughout history, powerful...
    £30.00 GBP
    £30.00 GBP
  • East West Street : Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize

    East West Street : Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize

    Embark on a captivating journey with international lawyer Philippe Sands as he unravels the enigmatic threads of his family's past. Spurred by an invitation to lecture in Lviv, Ukraine, Sands finds himself on a trail of extraordinary coincidences that lead him to the very...
    £10.99 GBP
    £10.99 GBP
  • Eighteen : A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives by Alice Loxton 9781035031283

    Eighteen : A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives

    Discover the Sunday Times instant bestseller and Blackwell's Book of the Year, shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year. Hailed as 'the star of her generation' by Dan Snow and 'utterly, utterly brilliant' by Tracy Borman, this exquisitely foiled tome makes the perfect Christmas...
    £22.00 GBP
    £22.00 GBP
  • Frida : The Biography of Frida Kahlo-9781526605313

    Frida : The Biography of Frida Kahlo

    The beautifully illustrated and authoritative biography of Frida Kahlo'Frida will hold its place as the first comprehensive biography of this most visceral of artists' Observer'Mesmerizing' TimeFrida is the story of one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary women, the painter Frida Kahlo. Born near...
    £16.99 GBP
    £16.99 GBP
  • Joan of Arc-9780571284634

    Joan of Arc

    Esteemed historian and broadcaster Helen Castor presents a riveting new perspective on the life of Joan of Arc. This masterful work of popular history strips away the iconic image to reveal a flesh-and-blood young woman, thrust into the heart of a brutal civil war...
    £12.99 GBP
    £12.99 GBP
  • King Leopold's Ghost : A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa by Barbara Kingsolver 9781509882205

    King Leopold's Ghost : A Story of Greed, Terror and Heroism in Colonial Africa

    King Leopold's Ghost, recipient of the prestigious Duff Cooper Prize, offers a chilling and authentic portrayal of Leopold's tyrannical rule and its enduring impact on a devastated nation. This edition features an introduction by acclaimed novelist Barbara Kingsolver. As the 19th century drew to...
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    £10.99 GBP
  • Mary I: Queen of Sorrows by Alison Weir 9781472278135

    Mary I: Queen of Sorrows

    Alison Weir, the Sunday Times bestselling author, presents a captivating narrative of Mary I, a tale that Tudor enthusiasts will find irresistible. Praised by Tracy Borman as 'thrilling' and 'unforgettable', and lauded by Nicola Tallis as 'Alison Weir at her best', this novel offers...
    £25.00 GBP
    £25.00 GBP
  • Pre-Raphaelite Sisters by Jan Marsh 9781855147928

    Pre-Raphaelite Sisters

    For too long, the narrative of the Pre-Raphaelite movement has been dominated by its male figures. This book seeks to rectify this imbalance by highlighting the crucial role women played in this British art revolution, not only as subjects but also as creators. The...
    £24.95 GBP
    £24.95 GBP
  • Queen Victoria : Daughter, Wife, Mother, Widow by Lucy Worsley 9781473651418

    Queen Victoria : Daughter, Wife, Mother, Widow

    BESTSELLING HISTORIAN LUCY WORSLEY PRESENTS AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF ONE OF BRITAIN'S LONGEST-REIGNING AND MOST REMARKABLE MONARCHS Readers are captivated by Queen Victoria:'A perspective-altering account' ?????'Lucy breathes life into the monarch' ?????'A compelling, informative, and accessible narrative' ????? Queen Victoria: beyond the stereotypical image...
    £12.99 GBP
    £12.99 GBP
  • Sir Edwin Lutyens : Britain's Greatest Architect? by Clive Aslet 9781739731434

    Sir Edwin Lutyens : Britain's Greatest Architect?

    Clive Aslet's "Sir Edwin Lutyens: Britain's Greatest Architect?" offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century's most influential architects. Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) left an indelible mark on British architecture, from his enchanting Edwardian country houses to the poignant war memorials that...
    £20.00 GBP
    £20.00 GBP
  • Stalin : The Court of the Red Tsar by Simon Sebag Montefiore 9781474614818

    Stalin : The Court of the Red Tsar

    Crowned as the British Book Awards History Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, this riveting account of Stalin and his inner circle during his reign of terror revolutionises our perception of the Soviet tyrant, Marxist leader, and Russian autocrat....
    £14.99 GBP
    £14.99 GBP
  • Super-Infinite : The Transformations of John Donne - Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2022 by Katherine Rundell 9780571345922

    Super-Infinite : The Transformations of John Donne - Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2022

    Katherine Rundell's "Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne" is a critically acclaimed biography that delves into the multifaceted life of the renowned poet and cleric, John Donne. Garnering accolades such as a Sunday Times top ten bestseller, and shortlisted for prestigious literary awards like...
    £10.99 GBP
    £10.99 GBP
  • The Hare With Amber Eyes : The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller-9780099539551

    The Hare With Amber Eyes : The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller

    Crowned with the Costa Biography Award, Edmund de Waal's masterpiece unravels a century of family history through the lens of 264 exquisite objects. A collection of miniature wood and ivory carvings, each no larger than a matchbox, captivated de Waal upon discovering them in...
    £12.99 GBP
    £12.99 GBP
  • The Invention of Nature : The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt, the Lost Hero of Science: Costa & Royal Society Prize Winner-9781848549005

    The Invention of Nature : The Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt, the Lost Hero of Science: Costa & Royal Society Prize Winner

    Crowned with the 2015 Costa Biography Award and the 2016 Royal Society Science Book Prize, this captivating tome has garnered effusive praise from literary luminaries and scientific journals alike. It unveils the extraordinary life of Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), a scientific titan whose name...
    £14.99 GBP
    £14.99 GBP
  • The Six Wives of Henry VIII : Find out the truth about Henry VIII's wives by Alison Weir 9780099523628

    The Six Wives of Henry VIII : Find out the truth about Henry VIII's wives

    Henry VIII, one of Britain's most formidable sovereigns, presided over England with unparalleled grandeur. In this exceptional collective biography, Alison Weir breathes life into Henry's six queens, portraying each as a unique and fascinating individual in her own right. Drawing from a wealth of...
    £12.99 GBP
    £12.99 GBP
  • The Sunflowers are Mine : The Story of Van Gogh's Masterpiece by Martin Bailey 9781836002697

    The Sunflowers are Mine : The Story of Van Gogh's Masterpiece

    HTML tags: Delve into the captivating tale behind one of the world's most recognisable artworks. Martin Bailey unravels the mystery of why Van Gogh chose to create a series of sunflower still lifes during his time in Provence. The author then traces the fascinating...
    £10.99 GBP
    £10.99 GBP
  • Thunderclap : A memoir of art and life & sudden death by Laura Cumming 9781529922530

    Thunderclap : A memoir of art and life & sudden death

    **SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024** **WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE 2024 | NON-FICTION** An exquisitely illustrated memoir that weaves together art, family bonds, and the profound impact a single painting can have on one's life. Praised as 'Brilliant' by Edmund de...
    £12.99 GBP
    £12.99 GBP
  • Unruly : A History of England's Kings and Queens by David Mitchell 9781405953191

    Unruly : A History of England's Kings and Queens

    This festive season, delve into the captivating tale of our origins with David Mitchell's 'Unruly: A History of England's Kings and Queens'. The beloved comedian offers a witty and insightful journey through the annals of royal history, examining the privileged and powerful with his...
    £10.99 GBP
    £10.99 GBP
  • Vincent: A Graphic Biography : A Graphic Biography by Simon Elliott 9780711294967

    Vincent: A Graphic Biography : A Graphic Biography

    I know for sure that I have an instinct for colour, and painting is in the very marrow of my bones' The life of Van Gogh has gone down in legend as the archetypal artist's existence. He was irascible and short-tempered, hugely passionate and...
    £14.99 GBP
    £14.99 GBP
  • Wifedom : Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life

    Wifedom : Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life

    Truly wonderful... Anna Funder has written another brilliant human portrait.' - Claire Tomalin A BLAZING, GENRE-BENDING MASTERPIECE FROM ONE OF THE MOST INVENTIVE WRITERS OF OUR TIMELooking for wonder and some reprieve from the everyday, Anna Funder slips into the pages of her hero...
    £10.99 GBP
    £10.99 GBP
  • Wild Swans : Three Daughters of China-9780007463404

    Wild Swans : Three Daughters of China

    OVER 13M COPIES SOLD - THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON - NUMBER 8 ON SUNDAY TIMES BEST OF THE BESTSELLER LIST Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically...
    £12.99 GBP
    £12.99 GBP
  • Wild Thing : A Life of Paul Gauguin by Sue Prideaux 9780571365937

    Wild Thing : A Life of Paul Gauguin

    Lauded by prestigious publications and shortlisted for the esteemed Baillie Gifford Prize, this groundbreaking biography offers a fresh perspective on the controversial and pioneering artist Paul Gauguin. Penned by the award-winning author of 'I Am Dynamite!: A Life of Nietzsche', this lavishly illustrated tome...
    £30.00 GBP
    £30.00 GBP