History of Britain and Ireland: The Definitive Visual Guide, New Edition
Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that have shaped British and Irish history - from the Stone Age to Queen Elizabeth II. This edition includes over 700 photographs, maps, and artworks with accessible text. History of Britain and Ireland is a resource for families, students, and anyone seeking to learn more about the UK and Ireland. Contemporary portraits, artifacts, maps, and documents bring the defining episodes of history to life. The book covers topics such as the Celtic Tiger, Brexit, Covid, and the lives of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. It also outlines the Stone Age, Medieval Britain, Tudors, and significant people and events that have shaped British and Irish history. Spanning six distinct periods, this book explores how Britain transformed under Norman rule, fought two world wars, and faced new economic challenges in the 21st century. Fully revised and updated, it places key figures and major events in their wider context, showcasing their influence on Britain and Ireland's development through the age of empire and into the modern era.
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Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that have shaped British and Irish history - from the earliest Stone Age settlers to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
This edition includes over 700 photographs, maps, and artworks with accessible text. History of Britain and Ireland is a resource for families, students, and anyone seeking to learn more about the fascinating story of the UK and Ireland.
In this book, you will find:
- Contemporary portraits and photographs alongside important artifacts, maps, and documents that bring all of the defining episodes of British and Irish history to life.
- Pages including information about the Celtic Tiger, Brexit, Covid, as well as the lives of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
- Chapters outlining the Stone Age, Medieval Britain, Tudors, and people and events that have shaped the history of Britain and Ireland.
Spanning six distinct periods of British and Irish history, this book is the best way to discover how Britain was transformed under Norman rule, fought two world wars in the 20th century, and faced new economic challenges in the 21st century.
Fully revised and updated, this guide places key figures - from Alfred the Great to Winston Churchill - and major events - from the Roman invasion to the Battle of Britain - in their wider context, making it easier to learn how they influenced Britain and Ireland's development through the age of empire and into the modern era.
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Subject: History
Brand: DK Books
Publisher Date: 07/02/2024
Author: DK
Dimensions: 11.06 x 9.25
UPC: 9780593842317
Pages: 408
