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A Dictionary of British History (Oxford Paperback Reference)
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Product Description
Who was the first King of England? What prompted the Cat and Mouse Act? When was Wembley stadium demolished? Where did the Rebecca riots take place? How long did the Hundred Years War last? Containing more than 3,800 authoritative entries written by over 100 specialist contributors, this dictionary describes the people and events that have shaped and defined domestic, political, social, and cultural life in Britain since 55 BC. New entries to this edition include Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Gerry Adams, and Rowan Williams and existing entries on Tony Blair, Iraq, Northern Ireland, and terrorism have been updated. Following the A-Z text is an appendix of recommended web links that provide relevant and useful extra information. Web links are conveniently accessed via the Dictionary of British History companion website, where they are regularly checked and kept up to date. Derived from the highly acclaimed The Oxford Companion to British History, A Dictionary of British History has been a leading historical reference work since its publication in 2001. Now thoroughly revised and fully updated, this handy and invaluable A-Z remains essential for anyone studying or with an interest in British history as well as for those in need of a compact reference book covering 2,000 years of people, events, places, and change.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #266237 in Books
- Published on: 2009-05-21
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 720 pages
Editorial Reviews
The Independent, September 22, 2001
the book is packed with interest to the final page
About the Author
Professor John Cannon held the chair of Modern History at Newcastle upon Tyne until 1992. For OUP he has edited many books including The Oxford Companion to British History (1997). The Blackwell Dictionary of Historians, which he edited in 1988, was awarded a Library Association prize for reference works.
Customer Reviews
Great book to dip into
Fascinating summary information of key events and personalities in British history. Something that is nice to dip into over a cup of coffee and to swat up for quizzes!
