A Brief History of Great Britain, Second Edition

A Brief History of Great Britain, Second Edition provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of Great Britain from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader.

Coverage includes:



Early Settlements, Celts, and Romans

Anglo-Saxons, Scots,and Vikings

Scotland, England, and Wales

Britain in the Late Middle Ages

The Making of Protestant Britain

Industry and Conquest

Britain in the Age of Empire

An Age of Crisis

The Age of Consensus

A House Divided

The Age of Brexit