History of Great Britain

Rodrick (modern European history, Wofford College, UK) provides students and interested laypeople with an up-to-date, concise, and analytical history of Great Britain, from the days of Roman rule through recent events of Tony Blair's prime ministership. In addition to the historical narrative the text includes an introductory overview of the country's geography, political institutions, economic structure, and cultural attributes; a timeline of important historical events; biographical sketches of the nation's most significant figures; and a comprehensive bibliography to aid further research. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR