Bruce P. Lenman is Emeritus Professor of Modern History at the University of St. Andrews and an Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee.
The book explores the connection between Britain's colonial wars and the emergence of the modern British state from 1688 to the post-American Revolution era. It examines how military conflicts across Europe, India, and America shaped the empire's fortunes and influenced its development, highlighting the pivotal role of warfare in British history.
With over 7,500 entries, the new third edition of the Chambers Dictionary of World History is the most substantial single-volume historical dictionary available. Its comprehensive coverage includes wars, treaties, plots and political movements, along with nations of the world, international organizations and biographies of key figures. Entries are arranged alphabetically, with a clear and helpful system of cross-references that makes the book ideal for browsing and highlights connections between individuals, ideas and events.
Conflicts, Empire and National Identity
The book delves into the origins of England's extensive colonial empire, tracing its development from the mid-sixteenth century to the Glorious Revolution. It examines the intricate military aspects of colonial expansion and their influence on the formation of national identity, highlighting the interplay between warfare and colonialism in shaping England's historical narrative.
A history that is equally entertaining and enlightening, illustrating all of the changes of power and intricacies that are necessary to understand the interrelation between England and Scotland and the Highland and Lowland populations. It shows how Duncan (1034-40) emerged from 'the union of the four peoples' as the first king of a united Scotland and provides detailed, reign-by-reign accounts from then on. Above all Professor Mackie reveals how the Scots long pursued an independent line - in religion, law, culture and foreign policy - that helped them keep at bay the Romans, the French and the English.