Marx lived in London as a political exile from 1849 until his death in 1883. This book links the story of Marx's life in London to the places he lived and worked, and is aimed at visitors who are interested in seeing the places with which he was particularly associated.
This illustrated narrative history charts the major issues and crises of James' turbulent life and reign using little known material, from state papers to personal correspondence, in The National Archives.
For eleven years, from his defeat at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690 until his death in 1701, James II lived in one of the most spectacular baroque palaces in Europe at Saint Germain en Laye, holding court as a king in exile.
This revisionist account of a controversial figure provides a reappraisal of James' career prior to 1685, examining his roles as soldier, administrator, imperialist and entrepreneur.
A study of witchcraft and magic, providing an examination of the theoretical and intellectual rationales which made prosecution for the crime acceptable to the continent's judiciaries.
An account of the events leading up to the famous "Battle of Cable Street" in 1936. But the author also describes how this battle was part of the wider campaigning work of the Communist Party and working-class movement in the East End.