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A revisionist history showing a gradual build-up of opposition and a drift to conflict which few expected or wanted. And this was despite growing Stuart absolutism, threats to Parliament and the accepted civil order and religious controversy. It is forensic study, full of fascinating and even unexpected details, principal actors come to life and readers will feel involved in an existential crisis of the British state(s).The study of the three ...

Continuing his exploration of the alternative paths that British history might so easily have taken, Timothy Venning turns his attention to the Hundred Years War between England and France. Could the English have won in the long term, or, conversely, have been decisively defeated sooner? Among the many scenarios discussed are what would have happened if the Black Prince had not died prematurely of the Black Death, leaving the 10-year-old Richa...

The Tudor period is familiar to British public in reading and viewing in books, TV series and film - the list is endless, from Shakespeare and Fletcher in the 1600s to Hilary Mantel et al, and involving internationally famous authors and actors. This is backdrop to the 'Royal Mysteries' which reflect aspects of enduring modern interest. These include royal family drama, sex, scandal, violence, tragedy, murder both judicial and from personal ri...

There is nothing new under the sun', a phrase ascribed originally to King Solomon, applies to the present book, with echoes of 'modern' themes exposing royal scandal, sex, corruption, political absolutism - attempted - religious controversy, danger of mass-terrorism, murder and 'suspicious' deaths, 'fake news' and international threat from superpowers. And all focusing on inside stories which today would be 'investigative journalism' with huge...

New paperback edition - Explores the history of the Marcher Lords through their turbulent history on the Welsh frontier from trusted nobles to individual powerhouses and eventually to kings themselves.

This volume begins with the Byzantine Empire and moves through the Crusader States, the Islamic World, South and East Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean, and lastly Western and Eastern Europe. It provides students and scholars with the perfect reference guide to support their studies and to fact check dates, people, and places

The Compendium of World Sovereigns series contains three volumes Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern. These volumes provide students with easy-to-access 'who's who' with details the identities and dates, with ages and wives, where known, of heads of government in any given state at any time within the framework of reference.

The Compendium of World Sovereigns series contains three volumes Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern. The Early Modern volume begins with Eastern and Western Europe and moves through the Ottoman Empire, South and East Asia, Africa and ends in Central and South America.

This book completes the series of studies of the 'British Revolution of the Three Kingdoms of England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland ' and covers the period from the fall of the 'failed state' and Protectorate in 1657 to the restoration of the Stuart monarchy and Charles II in 1660.

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A Chronology of Medieval British History 1066-1307 covers events in British history, starting with the arrival of the new Norman ruling dynasty and ending with Edward I's death and Robert Bruce's revolt in 1307. It will be of great use to students of medieval British and European history.

A Chronology of Medieval British History 1307-1485 is a year by year guide to political, military, religious and cultural developments in the states within the British Isles from 1307-1485. It is ideal for students of medieval British and European history.

Ambrosius Aurelianus Last of the Romans.Hengist, King Stallion - founder of Kent or mythical figure?Cerdic, founder Saxon Wessex but with a Celtic name.Mercia, Kingdom of the Frontier and inspiration of Tolkiens Rohan.Northumbria, the Northern Frontier and an Anglian state and strongest kingdom.The Picts, Celtic or British and ruled by royal matriarchy.Alfred the Great, Edeard the Elder and Englands unity.Edward the Martyr, Englands forgotten ...

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Up-to- to date and comprehensive guide to the history of the Arthurian legend.

How the Survival of Rome Might Have Changed World History.

Continues a series that has received good reviews. Fascinating discussion of plausible what if scenarios grounded in real history.

A Chronology of Early Medieval Western Europe charts the history of Britain and Western Europe with reference to the Celtic world, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean and North America, from the middle of the fifth century to the Norman Conquest in 1066. Tying together political, cultural and social elements it is an ideal reference work for

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Continues Venning's exploration of the alternative paths that British history might so easily have taken.