Modern Britain, 1750 to the Present
- 588 pages
- 21 hours of reading
An introductory textbook charting a global history of modern Britain from 1750 to the present.
Cambridge History of BritainSeries
This comprehensive series delves into the depths of British history, spanning from late antiquity to the present day. Each volume offers not only a synthesis but also original interpretations of the past, integrating political, economic, social, and cultural facets. It traces the evolution of the island nations and their connections with Europe and the wider world. These works are designed as essential study material for advanced students and anyone interested in British history.
Recommended Reading Order
Early Modern Britain, 1450-1750
- 490 pages
- 18 hours of reading
List of figures; List of maps; List of tables; Preface; Prologue: Kent, 1450; 1. Kings, lords and peoples; 2. The lives of the people; 3. Monarchies and their problems, 1450-1536; 4. Henry VIII's Reformation; 5. The growth of Protestantism to 1625; 6. State and society, 1536-1625 1. England and Wales; 7. State and society, 1536-1625 2. Scotland and Ireland; 8. The coming of war in three kingdoms, 1625-42; 9. British wars, English conquests, 1642-60; 10. Empire; 11. Prosperity and poverty, 1660-1750; 12. Money and power: the growth of the British State, 1640-1750; 13. Crown and Parliament, 1660-1750 1. England; 14. Crown and Parliament, 1660-1750 2. Scotland and Ireland; 15. The fragmentation of Protestantism, 1640-1750; 16. Popular politics, 1640-1750; Conclusion; Glossary; Index.
List of figures; List of maps; Preface; Introduction; Part I. The Empire of Britain: 1. A century of conquest: 1000-1100; 2. Francophone Britain: 1100-1217; Part II. Living in Medieval Britain: 3. Peoples and languages; 4. Monarchy; 5. The State; 6. Establishing the Church; 7. The wealth of Britain; 8. The organisation of society; 9. Life experience; 10. Material Britain; Part III. The Great Divorce: 11. Redefining Britain, 1217-1337; 12. Scotland, 1306-1514; 13. Dynastic struggles, 1337-1485; Conclusion; Chronology of rulers; Index.