A Brief History of Great Britain / William E. Burns
Tác giả : Burns, William E
Nhà xuất bản : Infobase Publishing
Nơi xuất bản : US
Năm xuất bản : 2010
Mô tả vật lý : 296tr. ;24cm
ISBN : 9780816081240
Số phân loại : 428
Chủ đề : 1. Great Britain - History. 2. Ireland - History.
Thông tin chi tiết
Tóm tắt : | "A Brief History of Great Britain" narrates the history of Great Britain from the earliest times to the 21st century, covering the entire island (England, Wales, and Scotland) as well as associated archipelagos such as the Channel Islands, the Orkneys, and Ireland as they have influenced British history. The central story of this volume is the development of the British kingdom, including its rise and decline on the world stage. The book is built around a clear chronological political narrative while incorporating treatment of social, economic, and religious issues. The coverage includes: Early Settlements, Celts, and Romans; Anglo-Saxons, Scots, and Vikings; The Making of Protestant Britain; and, A House Divided. |