Plowright, John
From the Romantic age to the twenty-first century, The Routledge Dictionary of Modern British History is an essential guide to 250 years of history that have seen `this sceptr´d isle´ rise, fall and rise again as a major world power.
A colourful, highly readable text, The Routledge Dictionary of Modern British History covers:
- Prime Ministers, from William Pitt to Winston Churchill and Tony Blair
- protest movements, from Chartism to CND
- 'the Troubles' and the journey towards a fragile peace in Northern Ireland
- military conflict from the Crimea to Iraq
- historic turning points from the Great Reform Act to the Poll Tax riots.
An important and user-friendly resource, this comprehensive reference is ideal for A-Level students and first year undergraduates, as well as anyone interested in the history of the United Kingdom.
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A highly readable guide to the most important people and events from the last 200 years of British history, from 1800 to the present day
John Plowright has written a highly entertaining book and is not afraid to make his own judgements about figures including Queen Elizabeth II and William Pitt and events such as the Great Reform Act
A comprehensive reference for A Level students and first year undergraduates and for anyone interested in the history of the United Kingdom
Acknowledgement, List of Entries A through Z
Covering the Romantic age to the twenty-first century, this comprehensive reference is ideal for A-level students and first year undergraduates, as well as anyone interested in the history of the United Kingdom.
Covering the Romantic age to the twenty-first century, this color text is meant for A-level students and first year undergraduates, as well as those interested in the history of the United Kingdom. It includes: Prime Ministers; protest movements; 'the Troubles' and the journey towards a fragile peace in Northern Ireland; and military conflicts.
From the Romantic age to the twenty-first century, The Routledge Dictionary of Modern British History is an essential guide to 250 years of history that have seen 'this sceptr'd isle' rise, fall and rise again as a major world power.
A colourful, highly readable text, The Routledge Dictionary of Modern British History covers:
- Prime Ministers, from William Pitt to Winston Churchill and Tony Blair
- protest movements, from Chartism to CND
- 'the Troubles' and the journey towards a fragile peace in Northern Ireland
- military conflict from the Crimea to Iraq
- historic turning points from the Great Reform Act to the Poll Tax riots.
An important and user-friendly resource, this comprehensive reference is ideal for A-Level students and first year undergraduates, as well as anyone interested in the history of the United Kingdom.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgement, List of Entries A through Z
Klappentext
Covering the Romantic age to the twenty-first century, this comprehensive reference is ideal for A-level students and first year undergraduates, as well as anyone interested in the history of the United Kingdom.
