The Oxford history of Britain

Sinopse

The Oxford History of Britain tells the story of Britain and her peoples over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. This updated edition now takes the story through to the 21st century. Àn essential part of the high culture of our times, something which every educated person will be expected to have read.' Vernon Bogdanor, Encounter. B̀elongs in every school satchel, on every student's desk, in every library's catalogue...on everyone's coffee table...' Peter Clarke, History Today. Àll ten authors...embody the very qualities Kenneth Morgan hopes his quite exceptional history will instil in its readers: clarity, subtlety, enthusiasm and even affection.' TES --Book Jacket.