The History Today Companion To British History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the Roman invasion to the modern age, The History Today Companion to British History stands as an authoritative and comprehensive reference work that chronicles the full sweep of Britain's remarkable past. Edited by Juliet Gardiner and Neil Wenborn, this meticulously assembled volume presents thousands of A-to-Z entries covering key events, pivotal figures, landmark battles, and defining cultural moments that have shaped the British Isles across millennia. Drawing on the unmatched editorial expertise behind the prestigious History Today magazine, the work details everything from ancient kingdoms and medieval dynasties to the rise of empire and the turbulence of the twentieth century, making it an indispensable desk reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike. The volume's greatest strength lies in its breadth and accessibility — it argues, through sheer depth of coverage, that British history is not a single narrative but a rich, contested tapestry woven from countless threads of politics, religion, warfare, and social change. Gardiner and Wenborn assemble contributions that reflect decades of rigorous historical scholarship, rendered in clear and engaging prose that never sacrifices accuracy for readability. Whether used as a quick-reference guide or read as a sustained introduction to Britain's storied past, this companion rewards every reader with fresh insight — leaving one to wonder just how much of history's grand drama still remains to be uncovered.
Author: Juliet Gardiner & Neil Wenborn
Format: Hardback
Published: 1995, Collins & Brown
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the Roman invasion to the modern age, The History Today Companion to British History stands as an authoritative and comprehensive reference work that chronicles the full sweep of Britain's remarkable past. Edited by Juliet Gardiner and Neil Wenborn, this meticulously assembled volume presents thousands of A-to-Z entries covering key events, pivotal figures, landmark battles, and defining cultural moments that have shaped the British Isles across millennia. Drawing on the unmatched editorial expertise behind the prestigious History Today magazine, the work details everything from ancient kingdoms and medieval dynasties to the rise of empire and the turbulence of the twentieth century, making it an indispensable desk reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike. The volume's greatest strength lies in its breadth and accessibility — it argues, through sheer depth of coverage, that British history is not a single narrative but a rich, contested tapestry woven from countless threads of politics, religion, warfare, and social change. Gardiner and Wenborn assemble contributions that reflect decades of rigorous historical scholarship, rendered in clear and engaging prose that never sacrifices accuracy for readability. Whether used as a quick-reference guide or read as a sustained introduction to Britain's storied past, this companion rewards every reader with fresh insight — leaving one to wonder just how much of history's grand drama still remains to be uncovered.