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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, English Universities Press, Lenin and the Russian Revolution, 1947
A history of the creation of the Soviet UnionIndex, maps, p.245.non-fictionA history of the creation of the Soviet Unionsoviet union - history, russia - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hamish Hamilton, Russia after Stalin, 1953
A political history of the Soviet Union in the post Stalin erap.174.non-fictionA political history of the Soviet Union in the post Stalin erasoviet union - history, russia - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Historical and miscellaneous questions : British and general biography, etc, 1882
A history school bookIll, p.495.non-fictionA history school bookgreat britain - history, examination questions - schools -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, F. Warne and co., ltd, Flags of the world, past and present : their story and associations, 1939
A history of flags of the worldIll, p.245.non-fictionA history of flags of the worldflags of the world, flags of the empire -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Jonathon Cape, Lost splendour, 1953
Prince Phillip Youssoupoff assassinated Rasputin - this is the story of that eventIndex, ill, p.208.non-fictionPrince Phillip Youssoupoff assassinated Rasputin - this is the story of that event russia - history - nicholas ii, rasputin - assassination -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, G.A. Harrap, Myths & legends of ancient Egypt, 1915
A history of the myths and legends of ancient EgyptIndex, bib, ill, p.369.non-fictionA history of the myths and legends of ancient Egyptegypt - religion, egypt - antiquities -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Harrap and Co, Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas, 1914
Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas.Index, ill, p.360.non-fictionMyths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas.mythology - norse, scandinavia - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Gresham, Romance & legend of chivalry, 1912
A history of chivalric romanceIndex, ill, p.439.non-fictionA history of chivalric romancechivalry, romance - history and criticism -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Watts & co, The folklore of fairy-tale, 1924
A history of fairy tales and folkloreIndex, p.240.non-fictionA history of fairy tales and folklorefairy tales, folklore -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book - Gullivers travels into several remote nations of the world, Ward Lock and Bowden, ????
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a witty and insightful satirical novel recounts the history of Lemuel Gulliver, "First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of several Ships". In his travels Gulliver visits the Land of Lilliput, where he towers over the local inhabitants, the land of Brobdingnag where he is much smaller than the citizens, the floating island of Laputa, infested with fanatical scientists who in their obsession with reason behave with no sense at all and finally to the land of the brutish Yahoos who look to all intents and purposes like humans and are derided by the intelligent horse people. John Gay said in a 1726 letter to Swift that "it is universally read, from the cabinet council to the nursery"Ill, p.361.fictionGulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a witty and insightful satirical novel recounts the history of Lemuel Gulliver, "First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of several Ships". In his travels Gulliver visits the Land of Lilliput, where he towers over the local inhabitants, the land of Brobdingnag where he is much smaller than the citizens, the floating island of Laputa, infested with fanatical scientists who in their obsession with reason behave with no sense at all and finally to the land of the brutish Yahoos who look to all intents and purposes like humans and are derided by the intelligent horse people. John Gay said in a 1726 letter to Swift that "it is universally read, from the cabinet council to the nursery" voyages - imaginary, literary fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder & Stoughton, The Bible as history : archaeology confirms the Book of Books, 1956
A study of the bible from a historical perspectiveIndex, ill, maps, p.436.non-fictionA study of the bible from a historical perspectivebible - history, bible - interpretation -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Methuen, A wanderer in Paris, 1911
French history from a Parisian viewIndex, p.271.non-fictionFrench history from a Parisian viewfrance - paris - history, paris - description and travel -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Methuen and Co, Versailles: Its life and history, 1925
A description and history of the Palace of VersaillesIndex, ill, p.235.A description and history of the Palace of Versaillesversailles - history, versailles - architecture -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, G.P. Putnam's Sons et al, Romance of old Belgium from Cæsar to Kaiser, 1915
A fictional history of BelgiumIll, p.432.non-fictionA fictional history of Belgiumbelgium - fiction, belgium - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, J. M. Dent & company, The cathedrals of Great Britain, their history and architecture, 1902
An illustrated guide to the cathedrals of Great BritainIll, p.449.non-fictionAn illustrated guide to the cathedrals of Great Britaincathedrals - great britain, church architecture - great britain -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Mills & Boon, limited, The romance of the Oxford colleges, 1910
A history of Oxford UniversityIll, p.324.non-fictionA history of Oxford Universityoxford university - history, oxford university -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Routledge, The harbours of England, ????
The harbours of England engraved by Thomas Lupton from original drawingsIll, p.122.non-fictionThe harbours of England engraved by Thomas Lupton from original drawingsengland - harbours, maritime history - england -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell, Manifest destiny : a study in five profiles of the rise and influence of the Mountbatten family, 1953
The history of the Mountbatten or Battenberg familyIndex, ill, p.276.non-fictionThe history of the Mountbatten or Battenberg familymountainbatten family, great britain - royal family -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, A. & C. Black, London, 1916
A description opf London landmarks and historyIll, p.312.non-fictionA description opf London landmarks and historylondon - description and travel, london - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Longmans, Green, A century of British monarchy, 1951
A century of British monarchy from 1851 to 1951Ill, p.274.non-fictionA century of British monarchy from 1851 to 1951great britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Batsford, Royal progress : one hundred years of British monarchy, 1937
One hundred years of British monarchy from 1837 to 1937Index, ill, p.114.non-fictionOne hundred years of British monarchy from 1837 to 1937great britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hutchinson, His Majesty, King George VI : a study, 1952
The life and times of King George VIIll, p.110.non-fictionThe life and times of King George VIgreat britain - royal family, great britain - monarchy - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Eyre and Spottiswoode, King Edward VIII : his life and reign, 1937
A history of King Edward VIII 1936Ill, p.304.non-fictionA history of King Edward VIII 1936great britain - monarchy - history, king edward viii -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Constable, King George the Fifth : his life and reign, 1952
Title A history of King George the Fifth - 1910-1936Ill, p.570.non-fictionTitle A history of King George the Fifth - 1910-1936great britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Gollancz, The tragedy of Edward VII : a psychological study, 1928
The life and times of King Edward VIIIll, p.392.non-fictionThe life and times of King Edward VIIgreat britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, A. & C. Black, London to the Nore, 1905
A travellers guide to LondonIndex, ill, p.595.non-fictionA travellers guide to Londonlondon - description and travel, london - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, The grand tour of Norman England, 193?
An illustrated history of Norman EnglandIndex, ill, p.352.non-fictionAn illustrated history of Norman Englandengland - description and travel, norman england -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan, The makers of Venice, doges, conquerors, painters, and men of letters, 1889
A history of the individuals who contributed to Venetian historyIll, p.410.non-fictionA history of the individuals who contributed to Venetian historyvenice - history, venice - art -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, McMillan, The makers of Florence: Dante, Giotto, Savonarola and their city, 1901
A history of the individuals who made FlorenceIll, p.422.non-fictionA history of the individuals who made Florenceflorence - history, savonarola, dante -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, J.M. Dent, The story of Venice, 1905
A history of the art and architecture of VeniceIll, p.433.non-fictionA history of the art and architecture of Venicevenice - history, venice - art