History of Modern Britain 1714 to the Present

Name: History of Modern Britain 1714 to the Present
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ISBN: 9781405139366

ISBN-10: 1405139366

ISBN-13: 9781405139366

Edition: 2009

Authors: Ellis Wasson

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A History of Modern Britain: 1714 to the Present presents a lively introduction to the history of the modern British Isles from the Hanoverian succession to the present day. The book conveys the broad sweep of the period's major events with particular emphasis placed on observing Britainâ€²s past from a global context, including imperialismâ€²s role in shaping social, economic, and political developments at home. Ellis Wasson explores the relationships between Great Britainâ€²s three nations - Scotland, England, and Wales - and Ireland, and the development of their unique national identities. He also discusses controversies that remain in dispute between historians today and reflects on new…

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List price: $26.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 7/29/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 424
Size: 6.75" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English



List of Figures


List of Tables


List of Maps


List of Biographies


Preface


Acknowledgments



Uniting the Kingdoms



The British Isles in 1714



A New Beginning, 1714-62



War and Revolution, 1763-1814



The British Century



A United Kingdom, 1815



Reform, 1816-41



Imperial Britain, 1842-84



New Century, 1885-1913



Dividing the Kingdoms



The United Kingdom, 1914



War and Peace and War, 1915-39



The Warfare and Welfare State, 1940-79



ï¿½Newï¿½ Britain, 1980-2008



The Transformation of Britain 1688-1713 Available online at: www.wiley.com/go/wasson


Notes


Chronology


Glossary


Select Bibliography


List of Prime Ministers


Genealogy of the Royal Family


Index