The Routledge Dictionary of Modern British History

By John Plowright

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415192439
• ISBN13: 9780415192439
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.2"