A Concise History of Britain, 1707 1975

by W.A. Speck

Book Overview

This book provides a concise, illustrated history of Great Britain over the past three centuries, from its formation as a sovereign state between the Union of England and Scotland in 1707 to its partial loss of sovereignty in the accession to the European Community, confirmed in the referendum result of 1975. Professor Speck emphasises political and social trends. In particular he argues that conservative politics prevailed largely in a deeply conservative society, and that reactionary causes generally obtained more support than radical campaigns. The book is highly illustrated with pictures and photographs and contains a bibliography and other features of use to students and general readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521367026
• ISBN13: 9780521367028
• Release Date: May 1993
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

One quick, in-depth and conservative view of the Isles...

When time is at a premium and you are not too concerned about the political cant of the source, A Concise History of Britain; 1707-1975 is the student's antidote. What appears in this volume is adroitely abridged to eliminate many circumstantial events to the reward of political nuggets.Disconcerting are the author's reversals of opinion in face of events that signal either a disciple's blindness to fact or a fanatic's adherence to image. In either case, Speck maintains his professorial balance at the expense of his ideologic veracity.Avery RENDON<P