The Oxford History of Britain
by Kenneth O. Morgan
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A new edition of this best-selling history of Britain, from Roman times, now updated to cover the first decade of the 21st century. The Oxford History of Britain tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. Encompassing political, social, economic, and cultural developments throughout the British Isles, the dramatic narrative is taken up in turn by ten leading historians who offer the fruits of the best modern show more scholarship to the general reader in an authoritative form. A vivid, sometimes surprising picture emerges of a continuous turmoil of change in every period, and the wider social context of political and economic tension is made clear. But consensus, no less than conflict, is a part of the story: in focusing on elements of continuity down the centuries, the authors bring out that special awareness of identity which has been such a distinctive feature of British society. By relating both these factors in the British experience, and by exploring the many ways in which Britain has shaped and been shaped by contact with Europe and the wider world, this landmark work brings the reader face to face with the past, and the foundations of modern British society. This updated new edition (by the original editor) adds great richness by taking the story down from the economic crisis of 2008 to the conflict over Europe at the present day. show lessTags
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This volume on British History is about as deep as you can get on the subject. Well put together and easy to read.
When I had to re-read the section on the Wars of the Roses three times I knew that the presumptive knowledge of UK history wasn't up to snuff. Enjoyed everything until then, though.
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Kenneth O. Morgan is Fellow and Praelector in History, the Queen's College, Oxford
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1988
- First words
- In Roman times Britain had as many people as at its peak in the Middle Ages.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)So might they be again, in centuries yet to unfold.
- Canonical DDC/MDS
- 941
- Canonical LCC
- DA30 .O93 1988
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- Languages
- English, French, German
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 9
- ASINs
- 5
