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THE CORRESPONDENCE OF ELIZABETH STUART, QUEEN OF BOHEMIA VOLUME II 1632-1642
Written by Elizabeth Stuart; Nadine Akkerman.
Stock no. 1828096
Published by Oxford University Press. 1st 2011. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Volume II only (of 3 volumes). This book covers Elizabeth's life as a widow controlling regency during her eldest son's minority and imprisonment. Edited by Nadine Akkerman. Navy blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. ISBN: 9780199551088. Shelf-wear to top of spine. Name & date in ink to front endpaper. Else a lovely copy. Cream dustwrapper has a small closed tear (no loss) to lower front edge.

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AN HISTORICAL ATLAS OF EAST YORKSHIRE
Written by Susan Neave; Stephen Ellis.
Stock no. 1828095
Published by University Of Hull. 1st 1996. Slightly better than very good condition.

Drawing on the expertise of historians, geographers and archaeologists, this atlas brings together a wealth of research into the history of East Yorkshire. Edited by Neave and Ellis. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w maps. ISBN: 0859586529. Light rubbing to corners. Spine faded. Contents clean.

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LEGACY OF VIOLENCE: A HISTORY OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE
Written by Caroline Elkins.
Stock no. 1828093
Published by The Bodley Head. 1st 2022. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A searing, landmark study of the British Empire that lays bare its pervasive use of violence throughout the twentieth century. Black cloth boars, white title to spine. B/w maps and illustrations. ISBN: 9781847921062. A lovely copy. White pictorial dustwrapper is just a little grubby.

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PREHISTORIC AND ROMAN ESSEX
Written by James Kemble.
Stock no. 1828092
Published by The History Press. 1st thus 2009. Nearly fine condition.

This book, with its county mpas, photographs and detailed gazetteer of the sites and monuments, provides the visitor and historian with an accessible guide from which to conduct their own exploration of Essex. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w & colour photos and illustrations. ISBN: 9780752450322. Name & date in ink to half-title page else a lovely copy.

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THE EMPRESS MATILDA: QUEEN CONSORT, QUEEN MOTHER AND LADY OF THE ENGLISH
Written by Marjorie Chibnall.
Stock no. 1828091
Published by Blackwell. 1st thus 1993. Slightly better than very good condition.

Grandaughter of William the Conqueror and of King Malcolm of the Scots, and daughter of Henry I, Matilda fought for the throne of England for nine years and was denied it largely because she was a woman. In valour and determination, Matilday may be compared with Boudicca or with Elizabeth I. An account of her extraordinary, action-packed life. Green cardwraps. A few b/w photos. ISBN: 0631190287. Spine lightly faded. Rear cover lightly scuffed. Contents clean.

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FREDERICK II: A MEDIEVAL EMPEROR
Written by David Abulafia.
Stock no. 1828090
Published by Pimlico. 1st thus 1992. Slightly better than very good condition.

The complete history of Frederick's kingdoms. Pictorial cardwraps. 466 pages including index. A few b/w illustrations and maps. ISBN: 0712698299. A very nice copy.

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LORDS OF THE LAKE: THE NAVAL WAR ON LAKE ONTARIO, 1812-1814
Written by Robert Malcolmson.
Stock no. 1828089
Published by Chatham Publishing. 1st 1998. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The Naval War Between the United States and the British Provinces in Canada 1812-1814. Yellow cloth boards, navy title to spine. B/w illustrations. xx + 411 pages. ISBN: 1861761120. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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HOMAGE TO AL-ANDALUS: THE RISE AND FALL OF ISLAMIC SPAIN
Written by Michael Barry.
Stock no. 1828088
Published by Andalus Press. 1st 2008. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Centuries of Islamic presence in Spain and Portugal left an indelible stamp, like the wonders of the Alhambra and the Great Mosque of Cordoba. This is the story of al-Andalus, its rise to splendour and sophistication and its decline. Brown cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos throughout. ISBN: 9780956038302. Light scuffing to dustwrapper else a lovely copy.

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HOMAGE TO CATALONIA
Written by George Orwell; Bob Edwards.
Stock no. 1828083
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 1970. Very good condition.

Introduction by Bob Edwards. B/w photographic covers. Map to red endpapers. B/w photos. Top edge red. Spine is browned. Contents clean. Contained in publisher's slipcase which is a little faded and a little grubby (VG).

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THE MAKING OF GRANTHAM: THE MEDIEVAL TOWN
Written by David Start; David Stocker.
Stock no. 1828079
Published by Heritage Trust Of Lincolnshire. 1st 2011. Slightly better than very good condition.

A collection of papers including those presented at a conference on medieval Grantham held on 21 April 2009. Edited by David Start and David Stocker. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w & colour photos, diagrams and illustrations. ISBN: 9780948639593. Name & date in ink to half-title page. Contents clean.

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THE ENGLISH MODEL FARM: BUILDING THE AGRICULTURAL IDEAL, 1700-1914
Written by Susanna Wade Martins.
Stock no. 1828077
Published by Windgather Press Ltd.. 1st 2002. Nearly fine condition.

During the agricultural revolution, the landowners of Britain carried out a great architectural experiment. Attempting to fulfill the Englightenment ideals of beauty, utility and profit, they constructed an enormous range of picturesque or classical buildings on their farms. Many of these still survive and this is the story of this significant aspect of England's rural heritage. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w & colour photos, illustrations and plans. ISBN: 0953863050. Top of spine lightly rubbed. Name & date in ink to half-titlle paqe else contents clean.

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THE ARMY, JAMES II, AND THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION
Written by John Childs.
Stock no. 1828074
Published by Manchester University Press. 1st 1980. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w frontis. ISBN: 0719006880. Minor tape marks to boards. Foxing to text block. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is unevenly faded.

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