Cannon, John
A Dictionary of British History (Oxford Paperback Reference)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199550371
- author:
- Cannon, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 736
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.4 cm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Dictionary of British History by John Ashton Cannon and John Cannon provides authoritative entries on the people and events that have shaped Britain's history since 55 BC. With over 3,800 entries written by specialist contributors, this dictionary covers domestic, political, social, and cultural life in Britain from ancient times to the present day. New entries include notable figures such as Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Gerry Adams, and Rowan Williams, while existing entries on key topics like Iraq, Northern Ireland, and terrorism have been updated. The companion website offers convenient access to recommended web links providing additional information, regularly checked and kept up to date. This revised edition of A Dictionary of British History is a valuable resource for anyone studying or interested in British history, offering a compact reference book covering 2,000 years of people, events, places, and change.
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