A range of biographical studies, with an emphasis on the lives of writers, poets, artists, architects, educators and religious figures.
The biography of one of the greatest cricketers of his time, who became a missionary and founded the Worldwide Evangelisation Crusade.
The first biography of the early twentieth-century social reformer who was instrumental in founding the charity Save the Children.
The first complete biography of the 19th-century explorer, naturalist and satirist, who discovered curare and created the world's first nature reserve.
The definitive biography of the Victorian educator Charlotte Mason, revealing new information about her background and her importance in woman's education.
An anthology of and introduction to the life and writings of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Tudor martyr and creator of The Book of Common Prayer.
An extensively illustrated and detailed biographical dictionary, providing an invaluable source of information on the contribution of female British artists.
The full-length biography of the Methodist minister and author Leslie Dixon Weatherhead, exploring his life and the context in which he wrote and preached.
The absorbing story of Emmeline Tanner, headmistress of Roedean, and her impact on girls' secondary education in England.
An extensively illustrated portrait of one of the leading English artists of the inter-war period, who produced a major body of work in a variety of media.