
The Secret Queen
Book
When Edward IV died in 1483, the Yorkist succession was called into question by doubts about the...
The Tunnel Through Time: A New Route for an Old London Journey
Book
Crossrail, the 'Elizabeth' line, with its spacious, light-filled stations, is simply the latest way...

Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth
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Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, Reza Aslan sheds new light on one of history's most...

Raffles: And the Golden Opportunity
Book
Thomas Stamford Raffles (1781-1826) was the charismatic and persuasive founder of Singapore and...

Redefining William III: The Impact of the King-Stadholder in International Context
David Onnekink and Esther Mijers
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William III (1650-1702) was Stadholder in the United Provinces and King of England, Scotland and...

Ronald Reagan: Quotes and Quips
Book
Appreciate famous stories and speeches from The Great Communicator, Ronald Reagan. "There is no...

Schoolboy, Servant, GWR Apprentice: The Memoirs of Alfred Plumley 1880-1892
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Alfred Plumley, son of a coachman, was born in 1874 in Somerset's Mendip Hills. Written in his old...

Tesla: The Wizard of Electricity
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This book reveals the life, drama and mystery surrounding the creator of groundbreaking inventions....

The Bones of a King: Richard III Rediscovered
The Grey Friars Research Team, Maev Kennedy and Lin Foxhall
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The dramatic story of Richard III, England's last medieval king, captured the world's attention when...

The Bride of Science: Romance, Reason and Byron's Daughter
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Ada Lovelace, the daughter of Lord Byron was born in 1815 just after the Battle of Waterloo, and...