"Britain ""since 1707 "is the first single-volume book to cover the complex and multi-layered history of Great Britain from its inception until 2007.
Bringing together political, economic, social and cultural history, the book offers a reliable and balanced account of the nation over a 300 year period. It looks at major developments such as the Enlightenment, the growth of democracy and gender change while also tracing the distinctive experience of different, the book s additional features include: social and ethnic groups through the decades. Fully integrating Scotland, Wales and the Irish experience, the book s comprehensive sweep includes coverage of the industrial revolution, the British Empire, the two world wars and today s multicultural society.
Ideally structured to support courses and classes on British history
. Focus On sections with original documents and sources
. Timelines and tables to aid understanding
. Historical sources and further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter
. Illuminating contemporary illustrations
From Queen Anne to Gordon Brown, this wide-ranging and accessible book provides a complete and up-to-date history of Britain. Offering a coherent account of the evolution of the nation and its people, it will be essential reading for all students of British history.
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"Britain ""since 1707 "is the first single-volume book to cover the complex and multi-layered history of Great Britain from its inception until 2007.
Bringing together political, economic, social and cultural history, the book offers a reliable and balanced account of the nation over a 300 year period. It looks at major developments such as the Enlightenment, the growth of democracy and gender change while also tracing the distinctive experience of different, the book s additional features include: social and ethnic groups through the decades. Fully integrating Scotland, Wales and the Irish experience, the book s comprehensive sweep includes coverage of the industrial revolution, the British Empire, the two world wars and today s multicultural society.
Ideally structured to support courses and classes on British history
. Focus On sections with original documents and sources
. Timelines and tables to aid understanding
. Historical sources and further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter
. Illuminating contemporary illustrations
From Queen Anne to Gordon Brown, this wide-ranging and accessible book provides a complete and up-to-date history of Britain. Offering a coherent account of the evolution of the nation and its people, it will be essential reading for all students of British history.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | April 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2010 |
Authors | Hamish Fraser, Callum G. Brown |
Dimensions | 246 x 189 x 37mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 704 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-582-89415-0 |
Barcode | 9780582894150 |
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LSN | 0-582-89415-8 |