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The Devonshires

The Story of a Family and a Nation

by Roy Hattersley ...

William Cavendish, the father of the first Earl, dissolved monasteries for Henry VIII. Bess, his second wife, was gaoler-companion to Mary Queen of Scots during her long imprisonment in England. Arbella Stuart, their granddaughter, was a heartbeat away from the throne of England and their grandson, Lord General of the North, fought to save the crown for Charles I. Fifty years later, the First Duke ... Read more

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William Cavendish, the father of the first Earl, dissolved monasteries for Henry VIII. Bess, his second wife, was gaoler-companion to Mary Queen of Scots during her long imprisonment in England. Arbella Stuart, their granddaughter, was a heartbeat away from the throne of England and their grandson, Lord General of the North, fought to save the crown for Charles I. Fifty years later, the First Duke
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The Catholics

The Church and its People in Britain and Ireland, from the Reformation to the Present Day

by Roy Hattersley ...

The story of Catholicism in Britain from the Reformation to the present day, from a master of popular history – 'A first-class storyteller' The TimesThroughout the three hundred years that followed the Act of Supremacy – which, by making Henry VIII head of the Church, confirmed in law the breach with Rome – English Catholics were prosecuted, persecuted and penalised for the public expression of ... Read more

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The story of Catholicism in Britain from the Reformation to the present day, from a master of popular history – 'A first-class storyteller' The TimesThroughout the three hundred years that followed the Act of Supremacy – which, by making Henry VIII head of the Church, confirmed in law the breach with Rome – English Catholics were prosecuted, persecuted and penalised for the public expression of
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The Edwardians

by Roy Hattersley ...

"A readable and very wide-ranging history" of Great Britain in the early twentieth century ( The Daily Mail (UK))."A convincing account of a watershed epoch, Hattersley's concise yet comprehensive history casts new light on a much-misunderstood era." — Publishers WeeklyEdwardian Britain has often been described as a golden sunlit afternoon—personified by its genial and self-indulgent king. In fact ... Read more

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"A readable and very wide-ranging history" of Great Britain in the early twentieth century ( The Daily Mail (UK))."A convincing account of a watershed epoch, Hattersley's concise yet comprehensive history casts new light on a much-misunderstood era." — Publishers WeeklyEdwardian Britain has often been described as a golden sunlit afternoon—personified by its genial and self-indulgent king. In fact
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Buster's Secret Diaries

by Roy Hattersley ...

Diaries celebrating a dog's joy at owning a human, by the most famous dog in Britain.Buster has written these diaries himself - whenever he could remember where he hid the manuscript in his garden. In it he lays bear the truth of how The Man has held Buster back, pretending to protect fur and feathers. Buster's last book was an instant bestseller and, outrageously, The Man took all the credit. To ... Read more

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Diaries celebrating a dog's joy at owning a human, by the most famous dog in Britain.Buster has written these diaries himself - whenever he could remember where he hid the manuscript in his garden. In it he lays bear the truth of how The Man has held Buster back, pretending to protect fur and feathers. Buster's last book was an instant bestseller and, outrageously, The Man took all the credit. To
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Buster's Diaries

The True Story of a Dog and His Man

by Roy Hattersley ...

Buster, a half-German Shepherd mutt, was adopted by Roy Hattersley in December 1995. He began to dictate his diaries soon after his arrival.Buster became England's most famous dog in 1996 when he defended himself against a goose in St. James's Park -- a goose which, unfortunately, belonged to the Queen. Pursued by the press ever since, he has sought solace in writing. Buster's Diaries is the ... Read more

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Buster, a half-German Shepherd mutt, was adopted by Roy Hattersley in December 1995. He began to dictate his diaries soon after his arrival.Buster became England's most famous dog in 1996 when he defended himself against a goose in St. James's Park -- a goose which, unfortunately, belonged to the Queen. Pursued by the press ever since, he has sought solace in writing. Buster's Diaries is the
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The Socialist Way

Social Democracy in Contemporary Britain

Edited by Kevin Hickson, Lord Roy Hattersley ...

In 2010, the Labour Party of Great Britain suffered its worst General Election defeat since the 1930s (with one exception), bringing to an end thirteen years of New Labour government. Since then, the debate over both the legacy of New Labour and the future direction of the party has been widespread, yet so far there has been little consideration from a social democratic perspective. The chapters ... Read more

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In 2010, the Labour Party of Great Britain suffered its worst General Election defeat since the 1930s (with one exception), bringing to an end thirteen years of New Labour government. Since then, the debate over both the legacy of New Labour and the future direction of the party has been widespread, yet so far there has been little consideration from a social democratic perspective. The chapters
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Dog Story

by Jackie Stewart, Edward du Cann, Petronella Wyatt, Philip Treacy, Annabel Goldsmith, Roy Hattersley, Anna Pasternak Tom Rubython ...

Dog Story is an anthology of eight stories of well-known people's dogs. They recount the lives, deaths, and extraordinary adventures of these wonderful creatures, and the happiness and ultimate sadness they brought to the lives of their owners. Lady Annabel Goldsmith, Sir Jackie Stewart, Lord Hattersley, Philip Treacy, Anna Pasternak, Petronella Wyatt, Edward du Cann and Tom Rubython share the ... Read more

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Dog Story is an anthology of eight stories of well-known people's dogs. They recount the lives, deaths, and extraordinary adventures of these wonderful creatures, and the happiness and ultimate sadness they brought to the lives of their owners. Lady Annabel Goldsmith, Sir Jackie Stewart, Lord Hattersley, Philip Treacy, Anna Pasternak, Petronella Wyatt, Edward du Cann and Tom Rubython share the
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The Devonshires

The Story of a Family and a Nation

by Roy Hattersley ...

Narrated by Michael Jayston ...

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21 hours 44 min

The story of the Cavendish family and the first eight Dukes of Devonshire is the story of England. From 1381 – when Sir John Cavendish, Lord Chief Justice of England, was killed during the Peasant’s Revolt – to 1906, when the Duke of Devonshire’s resignation brought down the Tory government: the family’s fortunes (and misfortunes) mirrored the life of the nation. The Devonshires is also the story ... Read more

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The story of the Cavendish family and the first eight Dukes of Devonshire is the story of England. From 1381 – when Sir John Cavendish, Lord Chief Justice of England, was killed during the Peasant’s Revolt – to 1906, when the Duke of Devonshire’s resignation brought down the Tory government: the family’s fortunes (and misfortunes) mirrored the life of the nation. The Devonshires is also the story
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The Personality Test

The complete BBC Radio 4 comedy quiz series

by John Sergeant, Greg Dyke, Gyles Brandreth, Jennie Bond, Roy Hattersley, Adam Hart-Davis, Antony Worrall-Thompson, Esther Rantzen, Janet Street-Porter, Lorraine Kelly, Edwina Currie, Alan Carr, Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince ...

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7 hours 25 min

The comedy panel game where all the questions are about the guest hostWelcome to The Personality Test, the panel show in which a brand new host takes the chair for every episode to present a quiz entirely themed around themselves. Each gets to run the show by their own rules, devising topics and queries based on their life, whims, fancies and past glories. Among the showbiz celebrities in the hot ... Read more

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The comedy panel game where all the questions are about the guest hostWelcome to The Personality Test, the panel show in which a brand new host takes the chair for every episode to present a quiz entirely themed around themselves. Each gets to run the show by their own rules, devising topics and queries based on their life, whims, fancies and past glories. Among the showbiz celebrities in the hot
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Victoria

A Life

by A. N. Wilson ...

Narrated by Clive Chafer ...

Unabridged

21 hours 6 min

Acclaimed historian A. N. Wilson gives a sweeping, definitive biography of one of the most recognizable yet enigmatic monarchs of all time.The longest reigning British monarch and female sovereign in history, Queen Victoria was a figure of profound paradox who has mystified historians for over a century. Now in this magisterial biography, A. N. Wilson rebukes the conventional wisdom about her life ... Read more

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Acclaimed historian A. N. Wilson gives a sweeping, definitive biography of one of the most recognizable yet enigmatic monarchs of all time.The longest reigning British monarch and female sovereign in history, Queen Victoria was a figure of profound paradox who has mystified historians for over a century. Now in this magisterial biography, A. N. Wilson rebukes the conventional wisdom about her life
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The Quest for Queen Mary

James Pope-Hennessy's official biography of Queen Mary, edited by 'the most knowledgeable royal biographer on the planet' - Financial Times

by James Pope-Hennessy, Hugo Vickers ...

Narrated by Gareth Armstrong, Tim Bentinck ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

A charming account of the life of enigmatic Queen Mary, wife of King George V, and a magnetic portrait of a vanished age'Gloriously indiscreet . . . the best royal book ever' - Harry Mount, Financial TimesWhen James Pope-Hennessy began his work on Queen Mary's official biography, it opened the door to meetings with royalty, court members and retainers around Europe. The series of candid ... Read more

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A charming account of the life of enigmatic Queen Mary, wife of King George V, and a magnetic portrait of a vanished age'Gloriously indiscreet . . . the best royal book ever' - Harry Mount, Financial TimesWhen James Pope-Hennessy began his work on Queen Mary's official biography, it opened the door to meetings with royalty, court members and retainers around Europe. The series of candid
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That Liverpool Girl

by Ruth Hamilton ...

NOT EVEN THE BOMBS THAT DESTROYED THEIR CITY COULD BREAK THEIR SPIRIT ...Three generations of strong, determined women and the war that threatened to tear them apart.In the backstreets of Liverpool, Eileen Watson lives with her mother, Nellie, daughter Mel and her three tear-away sons. Life isn't great, but they have eachother, and family can get you through anything. Or...can it?Then, on the ... Read more

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NOT EVEN THE BOMBS THAT DESTROYED THEIR CITY COULD BREAK THEIR SPIRIT ...Three generations of strong, determined women and the war that threatened to tear them apart.In the backstreets of Liverpool, Eileen Watson lives with her mother, Nellie, daughter Mel and her three tear-away sons. Life isn't great, but they have eachother, and family can get you through anything. Or...can it?Then, on the
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