| The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain Updated Edition Contributor(s): Morgan, Kenneth O. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0199544751 ISBN-13: 9780199544752 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $37.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Reference |
| Dewey: 941 |
| Series: Oxford Illustrated Histories |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7.3" W x 9.6" (3.45 lbs) 704 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This beautifully illustrated volume tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. Edited by esteemed historian Kenneth O. Morgan, this informative volume illuminates the political, social, economic, and cultural developments of the British Isles. Ten leading historians including Peter Salway, John Morrill, and Morgan himself provide a penetrating and dramatic narrative, offering the fruits of the best modern scholarship to the general reader in authoritative form, complementing their text with carefully chosen pictures and maps. A vivid, sometimes surprising picture emerges of continuous turmoil and change in every period of Britains history. By exploring the many ways in which Britain has shaped and been shaped by contact with Europe and the wider world, this comprehensive book brings the modern reader face to face with the past and thus the foundations of modern British society. The new edition brings the story into the twenty-first century, covering the changes to British society and culture during the Blair years and examining the invasion of Iraq and its aftermath. |