p.485.non-fictionAmerican historian John Lothrop Motley (1814–77) graduated from Harvard in 1831. During 1832 and 1833 he studied in Göttingen before returning to the United States. Already the author of two novels and numerous essays, he began to plan a history of the Netherlands, but, unable to find all the source material he needed in America, he returned to Europe in 1851, this time with his family. The next few years he spent researching in Dresden, The Hague and Brussels. The result was this famous account of the foundation of the Dutch Republic, first published in 1855. Volume 2 starts with the end of Margaret of Parma's governorship and then describes the start of the Eighty Years' War, covering the period 1567–76, including the governorship of the duke of Alva and the so-called Council of Blood by which he attempted to quash the movement for Dutch independence from Spain. neterlands - history, netherlands - wars of independence

p.527.non-fictionAmerican historian John Lothrop Motley (1814–77) graduated from Harvard in 1831. During 1832 and 1833 he studied in Göttingen before returning to the United States. Already the author of two novels and numerous essays, he began to plan a history of the Netherlands, but, unable to find all the source material he needed in America, he returned to Europe in 1851, this time with his family. The next few years he spent researching in Dresden, The Hague and Brussels. The result was this famous account of the foundation of the Dutch Republic, first published in 1855. Volume 2 starts with the end of Margaret of Parma's governorship and then describes the start of the Eighty Years' War, covering the period 1567–76, including the governorship of the duke of Alva and the so-called Council of Blood by which he attempted to quash the movement for Dutch independence from Spain. neterlands - history, netherlands - wars of independence

p.174.non-fictionA political history of the Soviet Union in the post Stalin erasoviet union - history, russia - history

p.163.non-fictionA pronouncing dictionary of mythology and antiquities, giving a concise account of the gods, heroes, statesmen, poets, philosophers, painters, sculptors, places and wonders of antiquity.classical dictionaries, dictionaries - mythology

p.116.non-fictionA dictionary of mythology.dictionaries - mythology, ancient world - mythology

p.261.non-fictionAn exploration of Parisian lifeparis (france) - social life, paris - description and travel

p.294.non-fictionAccounting of a walking trip from Paris to Andorra.france - description and travel, spain - description and travel

p.686.non-fictionFirst published in one volume under the title of "Highway into Spain". Now published in two volumes, the first part being called "Highway into Spain", this volume being the second part.france - description and travel, spain - description and travel

p.371.non-fictionThe life and times of the Duke of Wellingtonarthur wellesley duke of wellington, napoleonic wars

p.255.non-fictionThe life and times of Charles George Gordongreat britain - military history, gordon of khartoum

p.254.non-fictionThe life and times of the Duke of Wellingtongreat britain - military history, arthur wellesley duke of wellington

p.235.non-fictionThe life and times of Warren hastingsgreat britain - military history, india - british occupation

p.221.non-fictionThe life and times of George Monkgreat britain - military history, english civil war

p.229.non-fictionThe life and times of the marquis of Montrosegreat britain - military history, scotland - history

p.223.non-fictionThe life and times of Henry Havelockgreat britain - military history, india - british occupation

p.203.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Lawrencegreat britain - military history, india - british occupation

p.222.non-fictionThe life and times of Colin Campbellgreat britain - military history, india - british occupation

p.221.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Clivegreat britain - military history, india - british occupation

p.528.fictionThe interwoven story of James Graham, first Marquis of Montrose, and his king. A queer tale of sedution and witchcraft. montrose 1612-1650 - fiction, scotland - fiction

p. Deflagration.

p.108non-fictionThe eight essays which make up this book are the scripts of a group of lectures broadcast by Radio Éireann in the winter of 1955-56 as part of the Thomas Davis series.battles - ireland, ireland - history

p.242.fictionA retired couple, Gerry and Stella Gilmore, fly from their home in Scotland to Amsterdam for a long weekend. A holiday to refresh the senses, to do some sightseeing and generally to take stock of what remains of their lives. Their relationship seems safe, easy, familiar - but over the course of the four days we discover the deep uncertainties which exist between them. Gerry, once an architect, is forgetful and set in his ways. Stella is tired of his lifestyle, worried about their marriage and angry at his constant undermining of her religious faith. Things are not helped by memories which have begun to resurface of a troubled time in their native Ireland. As their midwinter break comes to an end, we understand how far apart they are - and can only watch as they struggle to save themselves.marriage - fiction, irish fiction

p.679.fictionA portrait of the pain and joy of youth, the ruin of marriage gone wrong and the ache of lost friendship and love. A trilogy of Edna O'Brien's early novels.ireland - social life and customs - fiction, women - ireland - fiction

p.315.non-fictionThe first anthology of early Irish verse including a large number of texts in the original and in translationirish spirituality, 2. irish poetry

p.425.fictionA poetic account of the underbelly of Australia, the barbarism of Europe, and the destiny of those in the country beyond hope who seek to redeem themselves through love.1. spirituality, 2. redemption

p.345.fictionA romantic novel. Mary Lavelle, a beautiful young Irish woman, travels to Spain to see some of the world before marrying her steadfast fiance John. But despite the enchanting surroundings and her three charming charges, life as governess to the wealthy Areavaga family is lonely and she is homesick. Then comes the arrival of the family's handsome, passionate - and married - son Juanito and Mary's loyalties and beliefs are challenged. Falling in love with Juanito and with Spain, Mary finds herself at the heart of a family and a nation divided. love story, spain - history - republic 1931-1939

p.196.fictionA violent tale of local rivalries about land in Munster, Irelandirish fiction, ireland - social conditions

p.115.non-fictionA story of parishioners who lose faith in the church.celtic church, church of england - 20th century

p.256.fictionIn the Georgian house of Aragon live Grania and Sylvia Fox. Wild-blooded Grania is conducting a secret affair with Foley, whilst Sylvia falls for the charms of Captain Purvis. Attending Aragon's strawberry teas, the British Army Officers can almost forget the reason for their presence in Ireland. But the days of calm are numbered because Foley in a member of Sinn Fein. ireland - social conditions, irish fiction

p.115fictionShort stories from the west of Irelandirish fiction, ireland - social life and customs