Britain in the 1920s

Britain's Desert War in Egypt and Libya 1940-1942

A concise and authoritative account of the North Africa campaigns.

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BBC and National Identity in Britain, 1922–53

This book is the first study of how the BBC, through radio, tried to represent what it meant to be British. The book combines an examination of the BB

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Cut: One Woman's Fight Against FGM in Britain Today

A medieval practice carried out in the 21stcentury, this is one woman's story of her fight against FGM in Britain today.

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Distrust of Institutions in Early Modern Britain and America

A study of distrust of public institutions in Britain and America, showing how this seemingly modern phenomenon actually shaped the political, legal,

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Violent Abuse of Women in 17th and 18th Century Britain

This work records the many kinds of violent physical and verbal abuse perpetrated against women in Britain and her colonies, both domestically and und

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Artists Making Landscapes in Post-war Britain

An unconventional and illuminating new history of British landscape art in the post-war period

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James II: King in Exile

JAMES II was Britain's last Catholic king. What became of him during his final exile? John Callow's groundbreaking study focuses on this hitherto negl

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Female Football Spectators in Britain 1863-1939 Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book analyses women as spectators at men’s association football (soccer) in Britain from 1863 to 1939. The author shows that women have always been present at men’s football in Britain, a fact not always acknowledged in modern popular accounts of the game, albeit as a small minority in overall attendances. ...

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Women’s Activism in Twentieth-Century Britain

This book serves as an introduction to the extraordinary diversity of womenÂ’s activism. The story of womenÂ’s activism embodies stimulating accounts

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Sharia Inquiry, Religious Practice and Muslim Family Law in Britain

In February 2018, the ‘Independent Review on Sharia Law in England and Wales’ was published headed by Professor Mona Siddiqui. This collection of es

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Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain

An acclaimed history of the brooch, previously published as a 2-volume set and now available in a single combined paperback edition.

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Working-Class Schooling in Post-Industrial Britain

Providing a historical development of the UK education system and its policies, Alex McInch offers insight on how structural decisions impact how work

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ClearRevise Edexcel GCSE History 1HI0 Medicine in Britain

Clear Revise illustrated revision and practice for Edexcel GCSE History. Absolute clarity is the aim with a new generation of GCSE History revision gu

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Tour Through the Whole Island of Great Britain

Covers Britain in the early eighteenth century.

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Penguin History of Britain: The Struggle for Mastery

The two-and-a-half centuries after 1066 were momentous ones in the history of Britain. In 1066, England was conquered. The Anglo-Saxon ruling class wa

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Nation and the Writing of History in China and Britain, 1880–1930

Nation and the Writing of History in China and Britain explores, through a comparative approach, the reception of the nationalist worldview and its ef

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Archaeology of the Second World War: Uncovering Britain's Wartime Heritage

* Expert introduction to the Second World War archaeology in Britain * Covers a variety of sites across the country * Identifies and explains the ty

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Science, Gender and the Exploitation of Animals in Britain Since 1945

This book offers an historical analysis of the culture of animal-dependent science in Britain from 1945 to the present, exploring key areas of animal

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The Penguin Guide to Literature in English Britain And Ireland - Ronald Carter

The Penguin Guide to Literature in English: Britain and Ireland provides an illustrated introduction to the work of the most important writers and their historical background from the year 600 to the end of the 20th century.

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Britain's Settlement by the Anglo-Saxons and Scots

Britain's Settlement by the Anglo-Saxons and Scots is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins when Roman rule ended in the

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Secret History of the Roman Roads of Britain

There have been many books on Britain's Roman roads, but none have considered in any depth their long-term strategic impact. Mike Bishop shows how the

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Philip's Stargazing 2022 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky in Britain a Ireland

Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers. Covering Britain and Ireland, the new 2022 edition h

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Comparison of the Trade Union Merger Process in Britain and Germany

Focusing on trade union mergers in Britain and Germany, and drawing on interviews with senior policy-makers, this book addresses reasons for mergers,

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Police and the Expansion of Public Order Law in Britain, 1829-2014

This book offers a detailed analysis of the expansion of public order law in the context of the historical and political developments in British socie

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Britain at War with the Asante Nation 1823-1900

In-depth new history of the nineteenth-century wars fought between the British and the Asante people of West Africa.

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Literary Hispanophobia and Hispanophilia in Britain and the Low Countries (1550-1850)

This book explores the protracted interest in Spain and its culture, and it exposes the co-existent ambiguity between scorn and fascination that chara

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How the Army Made Britain a Global Power

An examination of the British Army during the long 18th century, how it became a world-operating force and its part in imperial expansion and preserva

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Britain's Toy Soldiers: The History and Handbook 1893-2013

Highly illustrated in colour with photographs of rare toy soldier sets, figures and vehicles, this book documents the rise and fall of the 20th Centur

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Among the Mosques : A Journey Across Muslim Britain - Husain Ed

Anotace: Islam is the fastest-growing faith community in Britain. Domes and minarets are redefining the skylines of towns and cities as mosques become an increasingly prominent feature. Yet while Britain has prided itself on being a global home of cosmopolitanism and modern civilisation, its deep-rooted relationship with Islam - unique in history - is complex, threatened...

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Solitary Fitness - The Ultimate Workout From Britain's Most Notorious Prisoner

Charlie Bronson has spent decades in solitary confinement, and yet has stayed as fit as a fiddle, gaining several world strength and fitness records i

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Automobility and the City in Twentieth-Century Britain and Japan

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Understanding History: Key Stage 3: Britain in the wider world, Roman times–present: Updated Edition

Help every pupil to know more, look closer, think deeper and write better as they develop their historical knowledge and skills throughout Key Stage 3

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Brief History of Britain 1851-2021

From the Great Exhibition's showcasing of British national achievement in 1851 to the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Stratford in 2012 and on t

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Bolt Action: Armies of Great Britain

From early campaigns in Europe to the deserts of North Africa and the jungles of the Far East, British forces faced the Axis threat. In this title, th

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Brief History of Britain 1066-1485

From the Norman Conquest to the Battle of Bosworth Field - how Britain was invaded and become a nation. The first volume in the stunning four-volume B

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Renewing Britain's Railways: Cumbria to Tyneside

The latest volume in this series that focuses on recent developments on Britain's rail network in Cumbria. This photographic collection looks at the r

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Brief History of Britain 1660 - 1851

How Great Britain was born - from the Restoration of King Charles II in 1660 to the Great Exhibition in London of 1851.

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IRA Terror on Britain's Streets 1939-1940

Reveals the inside story of the little known terrorist campaign in 1939-1940.

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Military Macclesfield and Britain's Battles 1066-1656

The extraordinary military heritage of Macclesfield, looking at its role in Britain's battles from 1066-1656.

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Asian Britain - A Photographic History - Nasta Susheila

Anotace: Unique and arresting photographic history of South Asians in Britain (namely in Birmingham, Leeds, Bradford, Glasgow and London`s East End ), from 1858 to the present Includes rich and rarely seen images from archives in Britain, India and the US. Published in partnership with the British Library and Getty Images. With a preface by Razia Iqbal.

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Slow Travel Colouring Book: Britain's Exceptional Places

More than 50 illustrations representing Slow Travel in Britain for mindful colouring in. Includes scenes from Scotland to the West Country, Wales to E

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2023 Philip's Road Atlas Britain and Ireland

Philip's is No. 1 in the UK for clear mapping and Road Atlases. The Philip's 2023 Road Atlas Britain and Ireland is the top of the range, A4-sized, pa

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2023 Philip's Road Atlas Britain and Ireland

Philip's is No. 1 in the UK for clear mapping and market leader. The Philip's 2023 Road Atlas Britain and Ireland is the top of the range, A4-sized, s

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2024 Philip's Road Atlas Britain and Ireland

Philip's is No. 1 in the UK for clear mapping and the Philip's 2024 Road Atlas Britain and Ireland is the top of the range, A4-sized, paperback atlas

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2024 Philip's Road Atlas Britain and Ireland

Philip's is No. 1 in the UK for clear mapping and the market leader. Philip's 2024 Road Atlas Britain and Ireland is the top of the range, A4-sized,

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Roman Britain: A Very Short Introduction

For centuries Britain was an integral part of the Roman Empire. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Salway weaves together the latest archaeologica

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Philip's Navigator Britain Easy Use Format

With updated, super-clear, super-detailed mapping, and in a great lie-flat format, the Philip's Navigator Britain Easy-Use Format ensures the Navigato

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Roman Britain and Where to Find It

An illustrated history of the best Roman sites and artefacts to be found in Britain, for anyone wanting to discover the Roman past.

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Britain’s Kings a Queens

A concise, informative history, of Britain's 56 sovereigns from Alfred the Great in the 9th century to our reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Beaut

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OCR A Level History: Britain 1603-1760

Build strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR's B

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OCR A Level History: Britain 1930–1997

Build strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR's B

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Moss Flora of Britain and Ireland

This long-awaited new edition describes and illustrates the 760 species of mosses currently known to occur in the British Isles and incorporates the m

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Britain, Japan and China, 1876–1895

This book revises the conventional wisdom about the Anglo-Japanese relationship in the late nineteenth century that these two countries were bound by

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Revealing Britain’s Systemic Racism

The book identifies and documents the plethora of ways systemic racism continues to shape ecological spaces in the UK, challenging romanticized notion

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50 People Who Buggered Up Britain

Updated and expanded in light of the Recession, Letts is back and sharper than ever

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HSTs: Around Britain, 1990 to Present

Illustrated with over 230 images, this book follows on from HSTs: The Western Region. It shows HSTs over the past 20 30 years, in numerous UK location

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Ten Legal Cases That Made Modern Britain

Society shapes law... and law shapes society. This book tells the stories of ten legal cases in which the decisions of judges or a jury either heralde

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Twelve Days that Made Modern Britain

This book offers a history of modern Britain since the late 1970s. Twelve chapters take as their starting-point one particularly important day in rece

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Britain and Ireland Charming Small Hotels

In Britain and Ireland Charming Small Hotels Guide you'll find a huge selection of truly special places to stay with character, charm and the personal

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WJEC Eduqas GCSE History: Changes in Health and Medicine in Britain, c.500 to the present day

Bring out the best in every student, enabling them to develop in-depth subject knowledge and historical skills with the market-leading series for Eduq

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