This easy-reference alphabetical guide sheds light on a comprehensive selection of words, phrases, organizations and institutions. This is an invaluable reference guide to the British way of life.
This pre-eminent overview of 20th century British foreign policy brings together the often separated histories of diplomacy, defence, economics and em..
The first of a two volume study, which will analyse the complex relationship between Britain and France in the twentieth century: a relationship which..
Only now is it possible to see Edward Heath's controversial administration (1970-1974) in balanced historical perspective - and increasingly it seems ..
This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of the current state of our knowledge of the social conditions, experiences and reactions of w..
Considered to be the classic introduction to the subject, this third edition has been carefully revised and updated to take account of the development..
An up-to-date synthesis and original interpretation of Lloyd George's life, personality and political career. This study challenges the traditional vi..
Few things tell us more of a nation's general well-being than the development of the life-expectancy of its citizens; the rising standards of health t..
Aiming to avoid technical terminology, Richard McKinley provides an introduction to the history of hereditary surnames in Britain from their first app..
`...by far the best overall history of the reign to date.'_x005F_x005F_x000D_
American Historical ReviewWithin a chronological framework, David Loades..
The history of the Conservative Party during the first half of the twentieth century was marked by crisis and controversy, from Joseph Chamberlain's t..
The reign of Elizabeth I was one of the most important periods of expansion and growth in British history, the so-called 'Golden Age'. This celebrated..