ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|16 pages
Introduction
part 2|84 pages
An uncertain stability 1707-79
part 3|87 pages
The industrialising nation 1780-1829
part 4|127 pages
The dominant nation 1830-79
part 5|134 pages
The imperial heyday 1880-1918
part 6|112 pages
War and the end of empire 1919-63
part 7|97 pages
The reshaping of Britain 1964-2007