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1919 BRITAINS YEAR OF REVOLUTION by WEBB SIMON
Category: History
1919; Britain's Year of Revolution tells the story of an almost unknown passage in British history. On the August Bank Holiday that year, the government in London dispatched warships to the northern city of Liverpool in an overwhelming show of force. Thousands of troops, backed by tanks, had been trying ...Show more
1919 - Britain's Year of Revolution by Simon Webb
Category: History
1919; Britain's Year of Revolution tells the story of an almost unknown passage in British history. On the August Bank Holiday that year, the government in London dispatched warships to the northern city of Liverpool in an overwhelming show of force. Thousands of troops, backed by tanks, had been trying ...Show more
A History of Torture in Britain by WEBB SIMON
Category: History
There is an ancient and quite baseless myth that the use of torture has never been legal in Britain. This old wives' tale arose because torture had been neither endorsed nor forbidden by either statute or common law. In other words; the law has, until the late twentieth century, never had anything to sa ...Show more
Bombers, Rioters and Police Killers: Violent Crime and Disorder in Victorian Britain by Simon Webb
Category: True Crime
Civil disorder, violent crime and terrorism were all considerably worse during the Victorian period than they are today, though ironically many regard this era of British history as a being a by-word for stability and order. Simon Webb reveals the disorder and violent crime endemic in Victorian Britain; ...Show more
Exploring Roman London by Simon Webb
Category: Non-Fiction
Much more than a simple guidebook, Exploring Roman London is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the early history of England's capital city. In addition to containing information on every site in London where Roman remains can be seen, the history of the foundation of the city and its subse ...Show more
First World War Trials and Executions - Britain's Traitors, Spies and Killers 1914 - 1918 by Simon Webb
Category: History
Between the beginning of the First World War in the summer of 1914 and the armistice in 1918, 51 men were executed in Britain. The great majority, over 80%, were hanged for murder, but in addition to this, 11 men were shot by firing squad at the Tower of London. One traitor and one spy were also hanged. ...Show more
First World War Trials and Executions - Britain's Traitors, Spies and Killers, 1914-1918 by Simon Webb
Category: Military
Between the beginning of the First World War in the summer of 1914 and the armistice in 1918, 51 men were executed in Britain. The great majority, over 80%, were hanged for murder, but in addition to this, 11 men were shot by firing squad at the Tower of London. One traitor and one spy were also hanged. ...Show more
Mary Ann Cotton - Victorian Serial Killer by Simon Webb; Miranda Brown
Category: True Crime
A native of County Durham, Mary Ann Cotton is regarded as the most prolific female serial killer in British history.This book from Simon Webb and Miranda Brown re-tells her story, re-examines the evidence and includes a startling new theory about the so-called West Auckland Poisoner.
Myths That Shaped Our History by Simon Webb (Contribution by)
Category: Reference
All nations and peoples have a body of legendary tales and semi-historical episodes which explain who they are and help to define their place in the world. The British are no exception and in this book Simon Webb explores some of the most well-known episodes from British history; stories which tell the ...Show more
The Forgotten Slave Trade - The White European Slaves of Islam by Simon Webb
Category: History
A century before Britain became involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, whole villages and towns in England, Ireland, Italy, Spain and other European countries were being depopulated by slavers, who transported the men, women and children to Africa where they were sold to the highest bidder. This is ...Show more
The Real World of Victorian Steampunk - Steam Planes and Radiophones by Simon Webb
Category: History
In the last few decades, steampunk has blossomed from being a rather obscure and little-known subgenre of science fiction into a striking and distinctive style of fashion, art, design and even music. It is in the written word however that steampunk has its roots and in this book Simon Webb explores and ...Show more
The Suffragette Bombers - Britain's Forgotten Terrorists by Simon Webb
Category: History
In the years leading up to the First World War, the United Kingdom was subjected to a ferocious campaign of bombing and arson. Those conducting this terrorist offensive were members of the Women's Social and Political Union; better known as the suffragettes.The targets for their attacks ranged from St. ...Show more
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