Britain Since 1707 [Paperback]

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 books additional features include: social and ethnic groups through the decades. Fully integrating Scotland, Wales and the Irish experience, the books comprehensive sweep includes coverage of the industrial revolution,  the British Empire, the two world wars and todays 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.

Preface.  Part 1: Introduction.  Ch 1 Approaches to Britains history.  Part 2: An Uncertain Stability, 1707-1779. l³4