The First Duke of Marlborough (1650 1722) was a soldier of such genius that a lavish palace, Blenheim, was built to honor his triumphs. Succeeding generations of Churchills …
This is the first major biography of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh both royal, both great-great-great grandchildren of Queen Victoria, but in temperament and upbringing very …
Fifty generations ago the cultural empire of the Celts stretched from the Black Sea to Ireland and the Highlands of Scotland. In six hundred years, the Celts had produced some of …
Throughout the chronicle of Britain's history, one factor above all others has determined the fate of kings, the security of trade, and the integrity of the realm. Without its …
The 19th century saw greater changes than any previous era: in the ways nations and societies were organized, in scientific knowledge, and in non-religious intellectual …
Filled with disclosures and based on the author's access to the Irish Republican Army, this book illuminates the role played by Gerry Adams and sheds light on the Irish peace …
