Sons, Servants and Statesmen The Men in Queen Victoria's Life John Van der Kiste Sutton 2006 Hardback Illustrated
This biography of Victoria concentrates on her complex relationships with the various men in her life, including her ministers, relatives, and key serThis biography of Victoria concentrates on her complex relationships with the various men in her life, including her ministers, relatives, and key servants and retainers such as John Brown and Abdul Karim. ...more
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Eat Thy Neighbour A History of Cannibalism Daniel Diehl; Mark P Donnelly Sutton 2006 Hardback Illustrated
A history of cannibalism, one of humanity's oldest and most deep-seated taboos, exploring it as a religious or magical practice, a last resort as a reA history of cannibalism, one of humanity's oldest and most deep-seated taboos, exploring it as a religious or magical practice, a last resort as a result of famine, poverty, disease or war, or a way of assimilating the strength of enemies or preserving the wisdom of friends. ...more
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The Crooks Who Conned Millions True Stories of Fraudsters and Charlatans Linda Stratmann Sutton 2006 Hardback Illustrated
Off-mint.A time of new wealth and new opportunities, the 19th century also offered rich pickings for rogues and charlatans. This book tells the storieOff-mint.A time of new wealth and new opportunities, the 19th century also offered rich pickings for rogues and charlatans. This book tells the stories of ten of the most audacious and extensive frauds of that century. If Princess Carabou was a relatively harmless hoax, others resulted in political disgrace, financial ruin, intellectual humiliation or suicide. Among these momentous swindlers are Thomas Cochrane and the Omnium stock exchange fraud; the 'Viscount of Canada'; and John Sadleir, banker, MP and 'national calamity'. ...more
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The Rural Economy of Glocestershire
William Marshall Nonsuch 2005 Paperback
Originally published in 1789, this book formed part of an ambitious project to make a complete survey of the agricultural economy of England, undertakOriginally published in 1789, this book formed part of an ambitious project to make a complete survey of the agricultural economy of England, undertaken by William Marshall single-handedly. Marshall conducted his survey not only by observation and interview but also by farming and experiencing agricultural work for himself. His reports are made vivid by this first-hand knowledge and also by his painstaking recording of detail, covering everything from cheese-making methods to 'provincialisms' (local dialect terms). ...more
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Warm and Snug The History of the Bed Lawrence Wright Sutton 2004 Paperback Illustrated
Lawrence Wright presents an entertaining look at where we spend a third of our lives - bed. From ancient Egyptian couches lashed together with rawhideLawrence Wright presents an entertaining look at where we spend a third of our lives - bed. From ancient Egyptian couches lashed together with rawhide, through spectacular carved and curtained renaissance beds and austere American folding beds to modern divans, Wright offers a history, not only of the design and technology of beds, but also of bedchambers, sleeping arrangements and sundry topics including bed bugs, cradles, invalid couches, airbeds and hammocks, alarm clocks and famous victims, murdered in their beds. ...more
The Cowboy Way An Exploration of History and Culture Paul H Carlson Tempus 2006 Paperback
Symbolising individuality, resilience and a simplistic moral code, the cowboy has become an icon of popular culture. This collection of 16 essays explSymbolising individuality, resilience and a simplistic moral code, the cowboy has become an icon of popular culture. This collection of 16 essays explores the music, dress, humour, films and literature associated with drovers, wranglers, trail bosses and saddle tramps. From the African-American rancher Daniel '80 John' Wallace, to the Earl of Aylesford (the 'English cowboy'), this book separates romance from reality and shows to what extent the modern cowboy reflects an enduring myth. ...more
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Conversations with Gorbachev On Perestroika, the Prague Spring and the Crossroads of Socialism Mikhail Gorbachev; Zdenek Mlynar Columbia University Press 2002 Hardback
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The Whisky Barons
Allen Andrews Angel's Share 2002 Paperback Illustrated
Telling the success story of Scotch whisky in the late 19th century, this volume looks at the businessmen who earned pre-eminent positions in high socTelling the success story of Scotch whisky in the late 19th century, this volume looks at the businessmen who earned pre-eminent positions in high society and the business world, founding brands which are still world-famous over a century later....more
Susan Okonon examines the relationship between London and its black citizens over the last century and looks the lives and achievements of black LondoSusan Okonon examines the relationship between London and its black citizens over the last century and looks the lives and achievements of black Londoners from barbers and busmen to Ben Okri. ...more
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At Home with the Patagonians
George C Musters Nonsuch 2005 Paperback
This is George Chaworth Musters' remarkable account of the time he spent living with the Tehuelche Indians of Patagonia. Exploding the simple myth of This is George Chaworth Musters' remarkable account of the time he spent living with the Tehuelche Indians of Patagonia. Exploding the simple myth of the 'noble savage', this work serves to examine the daily jealousies and rivalries, the small injustices and passing kindness of a people not so very far removed from ourselves. ...more
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Historical, Monumental and Genealogical Collections Relative to the County of Gloucester: Part 3: Naunton-Twining Ralph Bigland; Ed. Brian Frith Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society 1992 Hardback
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The Colors of Courage: Gettysburg's Forgotten History Immigrants, Women and African Americans in the Civil War's Defining Battle Margaret S Creighton Basic 2005 Hardback
In 1863, as Union and Confederate armies marched on southern Pennsylvania, the town of Gettysburg found itself on centre stage: the ensuing three daysIn 1863, as Union and Confederate armies marched on southern Pennsylvania, the town of Gettysburg found itself on centre stage: the ensuing three days of fighting became a decisive turning point in the Civil War. Creighton narrates the story of this crucial battle from the viewpoint of three unsung groups: African Americans, women and immigrants. She examines what was at stake for these 'outsiders', the impact that war had on their lives, and why their experiences became peripheral to the conventional history of Gettysburg. ...more
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The Walthamstow Charities Caring for the Poor, 1500-2000 James M Gibson Phillimore 2000 Hardback Illustrated
Gibson provides a detailed account of the care of the poor in Walthamstow since 1527, covering Elizabethan churchwardens, Guardians, poor law unions, Gibson provides a detailed account of the care of the poor in Walthamstow since 1527, covering Elizabethan churchwardens, Guardians, poor law unions, workhouses and private almshouses. ...more
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The Trampled Wife The Scandalous Life of Mary Eleanor Bowes Derek Parker Sutton 2006 Hardback Illustrated
Mary Eleanor Bowes (1749-1800), direct ancestor of the Queen, was heiress to 'all the wealth of the north', but her life was anything but smooth and sMary Eleanor Bowes (1749-1800), direct ancestor of the Queen, was heiress to 'all the wealth of the north', but her life was anything but smooth and sweet. After an unhappy marriage to the 9th Earl of Strathmore, she fell into the cruel hands of an adventurer who resorted to extreme behaviour to get his hands on her money. Derek Parker tells an extraordinary true story of greed, blackmail, duelling, kidnapping and adultery that is more gripping than an historical novel. ...more
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Life at Fonthill 1807-1822 Boyd Alexander (Edited by) Nonsuch 2006 Paperback Illustrated
A controversial figure, who displayed spectacular hedonism and disregard for convention, William Beckford (1760-1844) was ostracized after a homosexuaA controversial figure, who displayed spectacular hedonism and disregard for convention, William Beckford (1760-1844) was ostracized after a homosexual scandal. He was also a novelist, travel writer, art collector and builder of the eccentric and exuberant Fonthill Abbey in Wiltshire. This selection of Beckford's letters to his friend Gregorio Franchi, written (in Italian) when he was middle-aged and virtually reclusive, sheds light on a unique and troubled character. Translated and edited, with introductions by Boyd Alexander. ...more
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