British History For Dummies

Author : Seán Lang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470978368
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British History For Dummies written by Seán Lang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Royally confused about kings and queens? Never sure what happened when? Or where — England, Scotland, Ireland, or Wales? Learn the people and events that shaped British history British History For Dummies, 3rd Edition is full of rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire building, and forbidden love — not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips. Engaged travelers, lifelong learners, history buffs, and students will all enjoy this friendly and accessible guide written in, well, plain English. This book is for you if you studied British History in school (perhaps a while ago) or learned only a bit about Wales or Scotland or Ireland and want to know more. And if you've ever asked yourself, "What kingdoms are part of the United Kingdom?" or "Exactly how was the UK formed?" or "Which people make up the UK?" — you've come to the right place, to get those answers and so much more. With an 8-page color insert so you can see who, what, and where the ensuing historical action takes place, you’ll learn about the following people and events (and more): What led to the Roman invasion and about the Britons who resisted it How Britain was divided into Saxon and Celtic kingdoms How the Roman Church converted Celtic and British Christians When the Vikings arrived, and what other invaders followed The many battles of Henry II The forming of England’s parliament How the Black Death affected Britain The Tudors vs. The Stuarts How the Industrial Revolution helped push advancements in farming and infrastructure All about the Victorians — everyone's favorite Britain’s involvement in the Great War and World War II Additionally, this edition is revised and expanded to include the historical parliamentary elections of 2010 and the British mission in Afghanistan, and you don't want to miss out. Pick up your copy of British History For Dummies, 3rd Edition today.

Author : Seán Lang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119997909
Total Pages : 1 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British History For Dummies written by Seán Lang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History is always a popular subject and British history has created some of the most lively and fascinating stories there are! Britain as we know it today has been shaped by centuries of political turmoil between state and church, as well as international conflicts, making its history a fascinating insight into how modern Britain has emerged. For this special, hardback edition of British History For Dummies, we’ve added over 100 black and white and colour photos for an even more explosive experience of British history. British History For Dummies Illustrated Edition: British history is still a major topic of interest, emphasised by the continual TV coverage and documentaries Inside you’ll find rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire-building and forbidden love- not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips! Includes fascinating information in the fun For Dummies style- from the Stone Age right through to modern day Britain and everything in between! Provides the ultimate British history experience and the hardback format with over 100 illustrations make it the perfect gift for amateur historians

Author : Se?n Lang
Publisher : For Dummies
ISBN 13 : 9780470035368
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British History for Dummies written by Se?n Lang and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2007-01-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestseller! Now with extended coverage of modern British history Britain's past brought right up to date This book is a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always get those kings and queens confused? Never sure what happened when? You need this book. Inside you'll find rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire-building, and forbidden love - not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips. Praise for British History For Dummies "It puts the history of Britain into the sort of perspective I've always hoped for." —Terry Jones, Monty Python star and co-author of Who Murdered Chaucer? "Honestly—you can't beat British History For Dummies." —Bernard Cornwell, author of the Sharpe novels Discover how to Famous and infamous Britons Key royal, military, and cultural eras Power in Britain: Who lost it, who took it The rise and fall of Britain's global empire History as it connects to Britain today

Author : Hugh Williams
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0007309503
Total Pages : 37 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fifty Things You Need To Know About British History written by Hugh Williams and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2008-11-13 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the 50 key events you need to understand to grasp British history?

Author : James P. Stobaugh
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 161458138X
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British History-Student written by James P. Stobaugh and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Respected Christian educator, Dr. James Stobaugh, offers an entire year of high school British history curriculum in an easy to teach and comprehensive volume. British History: Observations & Assessments from Early Cultures to Today employs clear objectives and challenging assignments for the eleventh grade student without revisionist or anti-Christian perspectives. From before the Anglo-Saxon invasions to the end of an empire, British history trends, philosophies, and events are thoroughly explored. The following components are covered for the student: Critical thinking Examinations of historical theories, terms, and concepts History makers who changed the course of Britain’s history Overviews and insights into world views. Students will complete this course knowing the rise of the British empire that influenced nearly every corner of the earth! This 272-page student resource should be used in conjunction with the British History: Observations & Assessments from Early Cultures to Today for the Teacher. American History and World History are included in this comprehensive high school history curriculum for 10th, 11th, and 12th grades offered by Dr. James Stobaugh and Master Books.

Author : Se3/4n Lang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781119086321
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History for Dummies Collection - First World War for Dummies/British History for Dummies, 3rd Edition written by Se3/4n Lang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal double-book package covering the history of Great Britain and the First World War. The History For Dummies collection includes the titles British History For Dummies and First World War For Dummies. Putting history into a perspective, British History For Dummies is an engaging, entertaining and educational trip through time, packing in equal parts fun and facts. Includes an 8 page colour insert. From the Somme to Gallipoli to the home front, First World War For Dummies provides an authoritative, accessible, and engaging introduction to the War to End All Wars. Increase your knowledge of Great Britain and one of the most fundamental events of the 20th Century.

Author : Leland Gregory
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1449402038
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book United Kingdumb written by Leland Gregory and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From absurd 911 calls to presidential philosophizing to his New York Times best-selling Stupid American History, Leland Gregory generates the best laughs by exposing the worst of human nature. Now, Gregory--sets his sights across the pond to the United Kingdom to skewer Brits, Scots, Irish, and Welsh alike in United Kingdumb: Idiots from the British Isles. In United Kingdumb: Idiots from the British Isles, Gregory turns his eye to countryside Britons, London aristocrats, kilted Scotsmen, leprechaun-loving Irish, and the wily Welsh, all of whom are a breed apart in their affinity for the idiotic and inane. Because the stories Leland chronicles are just that unbelievable, each anecdote, quote, or factoid is presented with relevant background information--including its verified news source.

Author : Ellis Wasson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444333720
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sources and Debates in Modern British History written by Ellis Wasson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to complement the author's A History of Modern Britain, this collection of primary sources illuminates and augments the study of modern Britain with coverage of political, imperial, and economic history as well as class and cultural issues Features a broad range of documents, in a well-structured and easy-to-use format, including important, well-known documents and lesser-known excerpts from memoirs and private correspondence Provides up-to-date, balanced coverage of political, imperial, social, economic, and cultural history with over 180 documents Offers a thorough rendering of social class and national identity, including coverage of changes in British society over the last 20 years Includes discussion questions for each document, as well as lists of historical debates and extensive bibliographies of both on-line and traditional sources for students' further research

Author : Seán Lang
Publisher : For Dummies
ISBN 13 : 9781118307595
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British History For Dummies Audiobook written by Seán Lang and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an irreverent but informative take on the people, institutions, disasters and triumphs that helped to shape modern-day Britain. Packing in facts alongside fun, the book offers an easy-to-follow account of why Britain's place in the world's imagination far exceeds its size and influence.

Author : John Ashton Cannon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0191580228
Total Pages : 1087 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of British History written by John Ashton Cannon and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1087 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When was the first motorway opened? What did the Levellers believe in? What was the book of sports? Where did the Rebecca riots take place? What prompted the Cat and Mouse Act? How long did the Hundred Years War last? When was the treaty of Worms for?Drawing on from the highly acclaimed Oxford Companion to British History, published in 1997, The Dictionary of British History published in the very popular OPR series first in 2001 and now reissued for 2003 is a handy and invaluable reference work essential for anyone with an interest in British history and in need for a compact reference source.