Product Description

This encyclopedic survey of the most influential figures in British history spans 2,000 years -- from the Roman invasion to the new millennium -- and features more than 4,000 biographical entries. Unique in its expert coverage and written by leading historians, its extensive range of entries includes figures from politics, the monarchy, the church, the military, the arts, literature, science, and industry, all reflecting the latest research. In addition, 200 essays offer detailed portrayals of key figures -- not just kings and prime ministers, but also writers and scientists, radicals and feminists, bankers and saints. An essential reference work for all who are interested in the history of the British Isles.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #166797 in Books
• Published on: 2002-11-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 840 pages

Review
From Julius Caesar to Tony Blair this volume follows the 2,000 years of British history through the lives of the people who made it. Including more than 4000 biographical entries on a wide range of topics from literature and the monarchy to science and industry. There is full coverage of Irish, Scottish and Welsh as well as English figures. There are also more than 200 in-depth essays which analyse the most influential of figures. A must for anybody interested in the history of the British Isles. (Kirkus UK)

About the Author
Juliet Gardiner was editor of History Today for five years. She is the author of seven books including Queen Victoria (1997), The World Within: The Brontes of Haworth (1992) and From the Bomb to the Beatles. She is also the editor of the History Today Companion to British History (1995).

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference source, accesible and informative
This is a fine, compehensive reference work. Great for checking those pub quiz questions, resolving arguments or plugging those knowledge gaps.

disapointing
i brought this book expecting it to be packed with interesting information about people, but instead i found it to be lacking in certain information.
there are much better books out there that deal with the subject of people
so avoid this one.