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  • Victorian England - Portait of an Age

    by G. M. Young ...
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Victorian England: Portrait of an Age

    by G.M. Young ...
    This brilliant and evocative book is now widely regarded as the greatest single study of the age in any language. The late George Kitson Clark characterized it as "an historical essay of unique interest and importance." Though the book deserves to rank as a classic, its allusive style makes it rather difficult fare for the general reader. In less than two hundred pages Young paints a picture so ... Read more

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  • Victorian England: Portrait of an Age

    Enriched edition. Exploring the rich tapestry of Victorian society, politics, and culture

    by G. M. Young, Victor Sanders ...
    In "Victorian England: Portrait of an Age," G. M. Young crafts a compelling narrative that captures the essence of the Victorian era through its intricate social, cultural, and political tapestry. The book employs a blend of vivid descriptions and analytical rigor, immersing readers in the complexities of a time marked by industrial revolution, imperial ambitions, and profound social change. Young ... Read more

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  • Charles I and Cromwell

    Enriched edition. The Intrigues and Conflicts of Revolutionary Leaders in 17th Century England

    by G. M. Young, Dylan McAllister ...
    In "Charles I and Cromwell," G. M. Young intricately examines the tumultuous relationship between the monarch and the revolutionary leader during one of England's most transformative eras. In his masterful narrative, Young employs a blend of analytical rigor and literary flair, weaving historical events with biographical details that illuminate the ideological rift between royal authority and ... Read more

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  • Gibbon

    Unveiling the Legacy of the Enlightenment Historian

    by G. M. Young ...
    In "Gibbon," G. M. Young delivers a nuanced exploration of Edward Gibbon, the celebrated historian known for his seminal work, "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." Young's narrative style intertwines meticulous biography with profound intellectual analysis, offering readers a vivid portrayal of Gibbon's life against the backdrop of Enlightenment thought. The text delves into ... Read more

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  • English Historical Documents

    Volume 10 1874-1914

    Edited by W.D. Handcock, G.M. Young ...
    Series series English Historical Documents
    English Historical Documents is the most ambitious, impressive and comprehensive collection of documents on English history ever published. An authoritative work of primary evidence, each volume presents material with exemplary scholarly accuracy. Editorial comment is directed towards making sources intelligible rather than drawing conclusions from them. Full account has been taken of modern ... Read more

    $1,003.16 CAD

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  • The Age of Improvement, 1783-1867

    by Asa Briggs ...
    Series series Silver Library
    The Age of Improvement has long established itself as a classic of modern historical writing. Widely read and quoted it has had a unique influence on teaching and research. This second edition draws on the great volume of new research - produced by Lord Briggs amongst others, since its original publication. The book stresses both the underlying unity and the rich variety of the age, and raises ... Read more

    $107.99 CAD

  • Dominion

    The History of England from the Battle of Waterloo to Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

    by Peter Ackroyd ...
    Series Book 5 - The History of England
    "Ackroyd, as always, is well worth the read." —Kirkus, starred reviewDominion, the fifth volume of Peter Ackroyd’s masterful History of England, begins in 1815 as national glory following the Battle of Waterloo gives way to a post-war depression and ends with the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901.Spanning the end of the Regency, Ackroyd takes readers from the accession of the profligate ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • The Making of the English Working Class

    by E. P. Thompson ...
    Series series Penguin Modern Classics
    A book that revolutionised our understanding of English social history. E. P. Thompson shows how the English working class emerged through the degradations of the industrial revolution to create a culture and political consciousness of enormous vitality. ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • The Earl of Beaconsfield

    by James Anthony Froude ...
    Carlyle, speaking to me many years ago of parliamentary government as he had observed the working of it in this country, said that under this system not the fittest men were chosen to administer our affairs, but the ‘unfittest.’ The subject of the present memoir was scornfully mentioned as an illustration; yet Carlyle seldom passed a sweeping censure upon any man without pausing to correct himself ... Read more

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  • Revolution

    The History of England from the Battle of the Boyne to the Battle of Waterloo

    by Peter Ackroyd ...
    Series Book 4 - The History of England
    A captivating journey through the transformative years of late Stuart and Georgian England, marked by political upheaval, cultural renaissance, and the birth of a mighty empire.In Revolution, Peter Ackroyd takes readers from William of Orange's accession following the Glorious Revolution to the Regency, when the flamboyant Prince of Wales ruled in the stead of his mad father, George III, and ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

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  • The Penguin Social History of Britain

    English Society in the Eighteenth Century

    by Roy Porter ...
    A portrait of 18th century England, from its princes to its paupers, from its metropolis to its smallest hamlet. The topics covered include - diet, housing, prisons, rural festivals, bordellos, plays, paintings, and work and wages. ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD