A dictionary of British history
"From the monarchy to Robin Hood, from Wembly Stadium to the Black Death - this book contains all the facts you need to know about the people, places, and events that have shaped the history of Britain over the past two millennia. It is an invaluable A-Z for students, teachers, and anyone with an interest in British history." "Includes over 3,800 entries written by over 100 specialist contributors; fully revised and updated - includes entries on Gordon Brown, David Cameron, and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars; and chronology of key events from 55 BC to the present day."--Jacket
Print Book, English, 2009
Rev. [ed.] View all formats and editions
Oxford University Press, New York, 2009
Encyclopedia
711 pages ; 20 cm.
9780199550371, 9780199550388, 0199550379, 0199550387
433562027
PREFACE; LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS; NOTE TO THE READER; A-Z ENTRIES; CHRONOLOGY; WEB LINKS
"Reissued with new cover and corrections, 2004, revised 2009"--Title page verso
"Based upon ... Oxford companion to British history"--Page [vi]
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