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  • The Last Invasion of Canada

    The Fenian Raids, 1866 – 1870

    In the turbulent decade which produced the Canadian Confederation of 1867, a group of seasoned veterans of the American Civil War turned their attention to the conquest of Canada. They were Irish-American revolutionaries — unique because they fought under their own flag. They were know as the Fenians and they believed that the first step on the road to the liberation of Ireland was to invade ... Leer más

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  • Constabulary

    The Rise of Police Institutions in Britain, the Commonwealth and the United States

    The insular character of Britain delayed the creation of professional police until the 19th century. This volume traces the course of British amateur policing until that time, at which point it deals with the foundation of the London Metropolitan Police and efforts to create similar professional urban institutions in New York and Montreal.Due attention is also given to the fact that very different ... Leer más

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  • Orangeism in Ireland and Britain

    1795-1836

    Series series Routledge Revivals
    The Orange Lodges, originally a powerful agency for the defence of loyalist and protestant interest in Ireland, have flourished as fraternal societies in the British Army in nearly every part of the English-speaking world. Although founded by Irish protestant peasants, they soon attracted sections of the upper and middle classes who, at time, found Orangemen useful politically, but embarrassing ... Leer más

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  • The Last King of America

    The Misunderstood Reign of George III

    **From the New York Times bestselling author of Churchill and NapoleonThe last king of America, George III, has been ridiculed as a complete disaster who frittered away the colonies and went mad in his old age. The truth is much more nuanced and fascinating--and will completely change the way readers and historians view his reign and legacy.**Most Americans dismiss George III as a buffoon--a ... Leer más

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  • Wellington: Waterloo and the Fortunes of Peace 1814–1852

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    The preeminent Wellington biographer presents a fascinating reassessment of the Duke's most famous victory and his political career after Waterloo.The Duke of Wellington's momentous victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo was the culminating point of a brilliant military career. Yet Wellington's achievements were far from over. He commanded the allied army of occupation in France to the ... Leer más

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  • The Green Flag

    A History of Irish Nationalism

    de Robert Kee ...
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  • Peterloo

    The Story of the Manchester Massacre

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  • The Roots of Ireland's Troubles

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