A History of England, Volume 2: 1688 to the Present
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Book Overview
The second volume of a two-volume set, this book provides a broad, narrative account of English history from 1715 to the present day. It draws on the most up-to-date primary and secondary research to illuminate the full range of England's social, economic, cultural, and political past, and focuses on how and why events occurred. It stresses dominant themes in English history without espousing any single interpretation, and considers events in Scotland, Wales, and Ireland as they affected developments in England. KEY TOPICS: An Age Of Stability: 1714-1760; The Economic, And Social Transformation Of England: 1761-1815; The Intellectual Transformation; Politics In The Reign Of George Iii; Diplomacy And War In The Age Of Revolution; Conservatism, Liberalism, And Reform; An Age Of Prosperity; Victorianism; The British Empire; An Age Of Crisis: 1873-1914; Britain And World War I; Britain Between The Wars; Britain And World War Ii; Socialist Britain 1945-1990; Life In Socialist Britain. MARKET: For anyone interested in the History of England.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0132064839
ISBN13:9780132064835
Release Date:February 2002
Publisher:Routledge
Length:496 Pages
Weight:1.59 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 7.1" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
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what a textbook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
For students of contemporary English history, this is a key resource. Constructed like most textbooks, it offers a lot of information on many different topics, with attention to detail. Interesting read, even for those at the high-school level!
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