A Concise History Of England

Author : Simon Jenkins
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610391436

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A Short History of England by Simon Jenkins Pdf

The heroes and villains, triumphs and disasters of English history are instantly familiar—-from the Norman Conquest to Henry VIII, Queen Victoria to the two world wars. But to understand their full sig­nificance we need to know the whole story. A Short History of England sheds new light on all the key individuals and events in English histo­ry by bringing them together in an enlightening account of the country’s birth, rise to global promi­nence, and then partial eclipse. Written with flair and authority by Guardian columnist and LondonTimes former editor Simon Jenkins, this is the definitive narrative of how today’s England came to be. Concise but comprehensive, with more than a hundred color illustrations, this beautiful single-volume history will be the standard work for years to come.

Author : John Wesley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1776
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:591041274

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A Concise History of England, by John Wesley Pdf

Author : Jeremy Black
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472586681

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A Short History of Britain by Jeremy Black Pdf

Covering over 2,000 years in under 200 pages, Jeremy Black takes the reader on a breathless tour of British history, providing invaluable context for students of any period. A truly British overview, this book covers all four constituent parts of the UK, as well as migration to and from Britain, and introduces questions of national identity and collective memory. The author begins by considering how the geography of Britain has influenced its development and goes on to examine the formation of its society and political culture. Resisting the Whiggish tradition of triumphalist national histories, Jeremy Black provides a balanced and sensitive account in his trademark pithy style. This new edition has been considerably revised and expanded, bringing the coverage right up to the present day, including what the Scottish referendum on independence says about the nature of modern 'Britishness'.

Author : W. A. Speck
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1993-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0521367026

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A Concise History of Britain, 1707-1975 by W. A. Speck Pdf

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.

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472117311

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A Brief History of British Kings & Queens by Mike Ashley Pdf

Here is the whole of recorded British royal history, from the legendary King Alfred the Great onwards, including the monarchies of England, Scotland, Wales and the United Kingdom for over a thousand years. Fascinating portraits are expertly woven into a history of division and eventual union of the British Isles - even royals we think most familiar are revealed in a new and sometimes surprising light. This revised and shortened edition of The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queens includes biographies of the royals of recorded British history, plus an overview of the semi-legendary figures of pre-history and the Dark Ages - an accessible source for students and general readers.

Author : G. K. Chesterton
Publisher : 谷月社
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Short History of England by G. K. Chesterton Pdf

I INTRODUCTION II THE PROVINCE OF BRITAIN III THE AGE OF LEGENDS IV THE DEFEAT OF THE BARBARIANS V ST. EDWARD AND THE NORMAN KINGS VI THE AGE OF THE CRUSADES VII THE PROBLEM OF THE PLANTAGENETS VIII THE MEANING OF MERRY ENGLAND IX NATIONALITY AND THE FRENCH WARS X THE WAR OF THE USURPERS XI THE REBELLION OF THE RICH XII SPAIN AND THE SCHISM OF NATIONS XIII THE AGE OF THE PURITANS XIV THE TRIUMPH OF THE WHIGS XV THE WAR WITH THE GREAT REPUBLICS XVI ARISTOCRACY AND THE DISCONTENTS XVII THE RETURN OF THE BARBARIAN XVIII CONCLUSION

Author : John Mathew
Publisher : Athena Press Publishing Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1844018679

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A History of England in a Nutshell by John Mathew Pdf

'History is indeed little more than a register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.' Edward Gibbon The history of England is a full and fascinating one, but all too often one gets caught up in finding out about one era, or daunted at the prospect of trying to discover more from such a vast expanse of information. In A History of England in a Nutshell, John Mathew provides readers across the range with a work covering England's interesting (and often bloody) history in concise yet enthralling detail. From the first century BC when the Romans reached England's shores, through to Queen Victoria's reign and the height of the British Empire, this book will give you a comprehensive - and more importantly, comprehensible - retelling of England's history. Whether you wish to read straight through and follow the twists and turns of a kingdom being forged over the centuries, or to dip into sections of interest, it will engross and inform alike.

Author : Nicholas Vincent
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849012140

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A Brief History of Britain 1066 - 1485 by Nicholas Vincent Pdf

From the Battle of Hastings to the Battle of Bosworth Field, Nicholas Vincent tells the story of how Britain was born. When William, Duke of Normandy, killed King Harold and seized the throne of England, England's language, culture, politics and law were transformed. Over the next four hundred years, under royal dynasties that looked principally to France for inspiration and ideas, an English identity was born, based in part upon struggle for control over the other parts of the British Isles (Scotland, Wales and Ireland), in part upon rivalry with the kings of France. From these struggles emerged English law and an English Parliament, the English language, English humour and England's first overseas empires. In this thrilling and accessible account, Nicholas Vincent not only tells the story of the rise and fall of dynasties, but investigates the lives and obsessions of a host of lesser men and women, from archbishops to peasants, and from soldiers to scholars, upon whose enterprise the social and intellectual foundations of Englishness now rest. This the first book in the four volume Brief History of Britain which brings together some of the leading historians to tell our nation's story from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the present-day. Combining the latest research with accessible and entertaining story telling, it is the ideal introduction for students and general readers.

Author : George Sampson,Reginald Charles Churchill
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 998 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1970-02-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0521095816

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The Concise Cambridge History of English Literature by George Sampson,Reginald Charles Churchill Pdf

Based on The Cambridge history of English literature.

Author : Robert M. Rayner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:247501483

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A Concise History of Britain by Robert M. Rayner Pdf

Author : Simon Jenkins
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780241985366

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A Short History of London by Simon Jenkins Pdf

'Fascinating and timely. Required reading for every developer, planner or councillor who holds London in trust today' Griff Rhys Jones 'Accessible, clear and readable' Rowan Moore, The Observer ________________________ LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This unremarkable place - not even included in the Domesday Book - became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And rising from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world. From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. ________________________ 'A vivid and deeply well-informed account of London's history' Charles Saumarez Smith, Professor of Cultural History, Queen Mary University of London 'Extremely informative and witty' Roy Porter, author of London: A Social History on Landlords to London 'A short, invigorating gallop over two and a half thousand years' Scotsman on A Short History of Europe

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593847596

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History of Britain and Ireland by DK Pdf

From ancient bloody battles and colonial conquests to the Industrial Revolution and Beatlemania, this visual guide leads you through major moments in British and Irish history. Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that shaped British and Irish history, from the Stone Age to the present day. Combining over 700 photographs, maps, and illustrations with accessible text, History of Britain and Ireland is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to learn more about the British Isles. Spanning six distinct periods of English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish history, the book tells you how Britain transformed with Norman rule, fought two World Wars in the 20th century, and finally came to terms with a new status in a fast-changing economy. This comprehensive volume places key figures – from Alfred the Great to Winston Churchill – and major events – from Caesar's invasion to the Battle of the Somme – in their wider context. This makes it easier than ever before to learn how certain charismatic leaders, political factions, and specific events influenced Britain and Ireland's development through the Age of Empires and into the modern era. Beautifully illustrated, History of Britain and Ireland is sure to delight history buffs of all ages.

Author : Margaret Conrad
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521761932

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A Concise History of Canada by Margaret Conrad Pdf

Margaret Conrad's history of Canada begins with a challenge to its readers. What is Canada? What makes up this diverse, complex and often contested nation-state? What was its founding moment? And who are its people? Drawing on her many years of experience as a scholar, writer and teacher of Canadian history, Conrad offers astute answers to these difficult questions. Beginning in Canada's deep past with the arrival of its Aboriginal peoples, she traces its history through the conquest by Europeans, the American Revolutionary War and the industrialization of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to its prosperous present. Despite its successes and its popularity as a destination for immigrants from across the world, Canada remains a curiously reluctant player on the international stage. This intelligent, concise and lucid book explains just why that is.

Author : Mary Platt Parmele
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-25
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4057664580269

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A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland by Mary Platt Parmele Pdf

This history book is concise but very detailed and the author has succeeded in covering major events and figures in just enough detail to give understanding and knowledge, but not so much that the reader feels swamped by information. It covers the period from earliest times to 1900.

Author : Theodore Frank Thomas Plucknett
Publisher : The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
Page : 828 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Common law
ISBN : 9781584771371

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A Concise History of the Common Law by Theodore Frank Thomas Plucknett Pdf

Originally published: 5th ed. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1956.