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Free Download Where to Go When Great Britain and Ireland by DK
English | November 7, 2023 | ISBN: 0241628288 | 224 pages | MOBI | 123 Mb
When's the best time to visit London? When are the Scottish islands at their most beautiful? When do the crowds leave Snowdonia? Turn the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find the answers to all these questions - and more.

Free Download Professor Timothy Stapleton, "West African Soldiers in Britain's Colonial Army, 1860-1960 "
English | ISBN: 1648250254 | 2021 | 400 pages | EPUB, PDF | 9 MB + 35 MB
Explores the history of Britain's colonial army in West Africa, especially the experiences of ordinary soldiers recruited in the region.

Free Download The Reign - Life in Elizabeth's Britain: The Way It Was by Matthew Engel
English | January 6, 2023 | ISBN: 1786496674 | 400 pages | PDF | 21 Mb
The first part of Matthew Engel's sweeping social history of modern Britain during the reign of Elizabeth II.

Free Download Little Englanders: Britain in the Edwardian Era by Alwyn Turner
English | February 22nd, 2024 | ISBN: 1800815301 | 400 pages | True EPUB | 4.92 MB
When Queen Victoria died in 1901 it was the end of an era. Britain's dominance stretched across seven continents and its ruling classes were wealthier than ever before. Many later remembered the decade or so that followed as the long afternoon of an empire where the sun never set. Yet the Edwardians themselves were acutely aware that the country was in a state of flux; the seismic change that they felt would transform modern Britain forever.

Free Download Meir Persoff, "Hats in the Ring: Choosing Britain's Chief Rabbis from Adler to Sacks "
English | ISBN: 1618112694 | 2013 | 340 pages | PDF | 6 MB
Prior to the latest Chief Rabbinical selection process, seven eminent rabbis were appointed to British Jewry's highest ecclesiastical post, although only six were installed and saw out their terms of office. The manner of their appointment was invariably coloured by intrigue, in-fighting and a host of other influences, not least an increasingly potent input by the dayanim of the London Beth Din, themselves not immune to strategic self-interest. Meir Persoff's scholarly yet accessible account of these seven appointments draws on a wealth of hitherto unaccessed and unpublished material, and on the stories of many of the protagonists involved, including in fascinating detail those who, by fair means and foul, failed to gain (or chose to reject) the coveted prize.

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English | April 16th, 2024 | ISBN: 1399401637 | 288 pages | True EPUB | 0.61 MB
'Full of joy, pathos, warmth, integrity and intrigue.' AMY-JANE BEER

Free Download Great Britain's Great War by Jeremy Paxman
English | November 26, 2013 | ISBN: 0670919616 | 400 pages | PDF | 11 Mb
Jeremy Paxman's magnificent history of the First World War tells the entire story of the war in one gripping narrative from the point of view of the British people. NOW A MAJOR BBC TELEVISION SERIES "He writes so well and sympathetically, and chooses his detail so deftly, that if there is one new history of the war that you might actually enjoy from the very large centennial selection this is very likely it" The Times We may think we know about it, but what was life really like for the British people during the First World War? The well-known images - the pointing finger of Lord Kitchener; a Tommy buried in the mud of the Western Front; the memorial poppies of remembrance day - all reinforce the idea that it was a pointless waste of life. So why did the British fight it so willingly and how did the country endure it for so long? Using a wealth of first-hand source material, Jeremy Paxman brings vividly to life the day-to-day experience of the British over the entire course of the war, from politicians, newspapermen, campaigners and Generals, to Tommies, factory workers, nurses, wives and children, capturing the whole mood and morale of the nation. It reveals that life and identity in Britain were often dramatically different from our own, and show how both were utterly transformed - not always for the worst - by the enormous upheaval of the war. Rich with personalities, surprises and ironies, this lively narrative history paints a picture of courage and confusion, doubts and dilemmas, and is written with Jeremy Paxman's characteristic flair for storytelling, wry humour and pithy observation. "A fine introduction to the part Britain played in the first of the worst two wars in history. The writing is lively and the detail often surprising and memorable" Guardian Jeremy Paxman is a renowned broadcaster, award-winning journalist and the bestselling author of seven works of non-fiction, including The English, The Political Animal and Empire.

Free Download Defending Britain's Skies 1940-1945 (Despatches from the Front) by John Grehan, Martin Mace
English | October 19, 2014 | ISBN: 1783462078 | 224 pages | PDF | 19 Mb
Dispatches in this volume include that on the Battle of Britain, and air fighting 1940-1941, by Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh C.T. Dowding, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Fighter Command, Air Operations by Fighter Command between November 1940 and the end of December 1941, the anti-aircraft defense of the United Kingdom between 1939 and 1945, and the report on air operations by Air Defense of Great Britain and Fighter Command in connection with the German flying bomb and rocket offensives, 1944-1945.

Free Download Dark Skies: Britain, Ireland: A Star-gazer's Guide by Tiffany Francis-Baker
English | November 1, 2021 | ISBN: 1784778354 | 196 pages | MOBI | 56 Mb
Join expert author Tiffany Francis-Baker on a night-time journey around Britain and Ireland as she reveals the best places for star-gazing. She covers all of the International Dark-Sky Association's Certified Sites (the spots with the darkest skies), as well as the many Discovery Sites (areas where the skies are lighter but are still good for viewing). The first part of the guide introduces the idea of astronomy and why it is such an enticing hobby. It then explores the history behind astronomy, the myths and folklore we associate with the stars, the science behind our horoscopes and star signs, a guide to nocturnal wildlife, information on the issues surrounding light pollution, and practical information on how to stargaze safely and enjoyably. There's also a 'What to Spot' guide to the night sky - an illustrated list of objects visible from the earth's surface and where to find them: constellations, satellites, meteor showers... the Northern Lights. Packed with useful information, it covers everything from easy ways to reduce your light pollution levels to how to identify owls by their calls.The dedicated section of the book lists the best places to visit to observe the night sky clearly, with useful information for visitors included to help you get the most out of your night-sky experience. Geographical coverage ranges from the West Country and South Downs of England to the Scottish Highlands and Ireland. No matter where you are in the country you're never likely to be far from a good place for looking up and gazing at the stars.