Books by Ysenda Maxtone Graham

Ysenda Maxtone Graham

Ysenda Maxtone Graham is a British author known for her insightful and humorous works of non-fiction. She has a talent for capturing the quirks and eccentricities of British society, particularly in her books "Terms & Conditions: Life in Girls' Boarding Schools, 1939-1979" and "The Real Mrs. Miniver: Janet McNeill and the Meanings of a World War." Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Maxtone Graham shines a light on forgotten stories and overlooked figures, bringing them to life in vivid detail. Her works have had a significant impact on the genre of social history, offering a unique perspective on the past and challenging readers to reconsider their assumptions about the world around them.

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Screams

Screams

Shrieks of Horror and Yelps of Pleasure from Modern Life

Ysenda Maxtone Graham
Hardcover
Published: 2024
Jobs for the Girls

Jobs for the Girls

How We Set Out to Work in the Typewriter Age

Ysenda Maxtone Graham
Paperback
Published: 2024
British Summer Time Begins

British Summer Time Begins

The School Summer Holidays 1930-1980

Ysenda Maxtone Graham
Paperback
Published: 2021
Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Life in Girls' Boarding Schools, 1939-1979

Ysenda Maxtone Graham
Paperback
Published: 2017