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British History Books
Step into Britain’s past with the best selection of books on British history. From medieval times to World War II and key moments that shaped it into what it is today, these books explore it all. Whether you’re fascinated by the Tudors, interested in modern Parliament or just curious about the people who live there, this is a great place to start.
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
By David Grann
This seamless slam-dunk of epic history-telling from the author of Killers of the Flower Moon is an 18th-century puzzle of high seas intrigue, a fateful shipwreck, mutiny, and a real-life "Lord of the Flies" descent into mayhem. Rousing, engrossing, and such a ride!
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII
By Alison Weir
Weir paints vivid, deeply researched portraits of Henry’s wives as individuals—driven by ambition, trapped by duty, and surviving (or falling to) the volatile whims of a King obsessed with a male heir.
