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British Empire

A Cargo of Women by Babette Smith Best-selling author and historian Babette Smith explores the story of one of her ancestors - and the other 99 women transported with her to Australia on the Princess Royal in 1829. more Only £23.39 Was £25.99 You save £2.60

Administering the Empire, 1801-1968: A Guide to the Records of the Colonial Office in The National Archives of the UK by Mandy Banton This important guide is an introduction to the records of British government departments responsible for the administration of colonial affairs, and now held in The National Archives of the United Kingdom. more Only £18.00 Was £20.00 You save £2.00

An Introduction to British Ships in Indian Waters by Richard Morgan Part I – the East India Company’s Maritime Service Part II – Country Ships Part III – A note on Interlopers Part IV – The Marine Service Part V – Independently owned commercial (steam) Ships Appendix 1: Summary of information on Free Marine more £5.95

Australians by Thomas Keneally Taking the reader from pre-settlement to European occupation through to the Eureka Stockade of 1854, Keneally tells the story of Australia through its people. more Only £14.99 Was £16.99 You save £2.00

Australia's Birthstain by Babette Smith A controversial, yet intelligent volume that traces the stories of hundreds of convicts over the 80 years of convict transportation to Australia, painting a colourful picture of their crimes in Britain and their lives in the colonies. more Only £26.99 Was £29.99 You save £3.00

Baxter's Guide - 3rd Edition by Ian A Baxter This is the bible for all who are researching ancestors in British India and South Asia. more Only £5.36 Was £5.95 You save £0.60

Caribbean in Sepia by Michael Ayre Michael Ayre combines his interest in the economic history of the region with a long-standing passion for the history of photography to present a compelling visual narrative of the Caribbean world of the late nineteenth century. more £30.00

Churchill's Empire by Richard Toye Placing Churchill in the context of his times and his contemporaries, Toye evaluates his position on key Imperial questions and examines what was conventional about Churchill's opinions and what was unique. more Only £7.99 Was £8.99 You save £1.00

Lion And The Tiger by Denis Judd Denis Judd tells the fascinating story of the remarkable British impact upon India. more Only £14.00 Was £16.00 You save £2.00

Motherland Calls by Stephen Bourne Tells the story of the thousands of black British, Caribbean and West African servicemen and -women who supported the British war effort from 1939–45. more Only £10.99 Was £12.99 You save £2.00