The Long Weekend: Life in the English Country House Between the Wars - Details the social history of British country house life from 1918 to 1939.

His Invention So Fertile: A Life of Christopher Wren - Biography covering Wren's career as architect, astronomer, and mathematician in 17th century England.

By Permission of Heaven: The Story of the Great Fire of London - Chronicles the events and aftermath of London's devastating 1666 fire.

The Verneys: A True Story of Love, War and Madness in 17th-Century England - Examines the lives of the Verney family through their extensive letter collection.

Pirates of Barbary: Corsairs, Conquests and Captivity in the 17th-Century Mediterranean - Documents the history of Barbary pirates and their impact on Mediterranean commerce and society.

The Polite Tourist: A History of Country House Visiting - Explores the evolution of country house tourism from the 16th century onward.

Ready for Anything: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary 1905-1950 - History of Britain's civilian-manned naval support fleet in its first half century.

Behind the Throne: A Domestic History of the Royal Household - Details the daily operations and staff of the British royal household from Elizabeth I to Elizabeth II.

The House Party: A Short History of Leisure, Pleasure and the Country House Weekend - Examines the traditions and social significance of country house parties from the 1880s to the 1930s.

Noble Ambitions: The Fall and Rise of the Post-War Country House - Chronicles how British country houses adapted to social changes after World War II.

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