Britain Since 1707

Description

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.