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Author : Rupert Matthews
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781859832202
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)
Download or read book What Everyone Needs to Know about British History written by Rupert Matthews and published by . This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Seán Lang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470978368
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)
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 : Hugh Williams
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)
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 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the 50 key events you need to understand to grasp British history? If you could choose the 50 things that define British history, events of significance not only in themselves, but in their importance to wider themes running through our past, what would they be? Hugh Williams has made that selection, and the result is a fascinating overview of Britain's past. He refines British history into a series of key themes that represent a crucial strand in our history, and pinpoints the seminal events within those strands - Roots, from the Roman invasion to Britain's entry into the Common Market; Fight, Fight and Fight Again, from the Battle of Agincourt to the Falklands War; The Pursuit of Liberty, from the Magna Carta through the Glorious Revolution to the foundation of the NHS; Home and Abroad, from Sir Francis Drake and Clive of India to the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush; and All Change, from Chaucer and the English language to the invention of the web. With great clarity, simplicity and a zest for the marvellous stories that underpin many of these events, Hugh Williams explains the linkage between each one and its importance in the progress of British history as a whole. Along the way, he has some fascinating tales to tell, making this a highly enjoyable read as well as a perceptive insight into our shared past, and vital for anyone who wants quickly and enjoyably to grasp the essential facts about Britain's history.
Author : James Hannam
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119375800
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)
Download or read book What Everyone Needs to Know about Tax written by James Hannam and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are paying much more in tax than you think you are What Everyone Needs to Know About Tax takes an entertaining and informative look at the UK tax system in all its glory to show you just how much you pay, how the money is collected and how it affects ordinary people every day. Giving context to recent controversies including the Panama Papers, tax avoidance by multinationals, Brexit and more, this book provides a straightforward explanation of tax and the policy behind it for non-specialists — no accounting or legal knowledge is required. The system's underlying logic is illustrated through three 'golden rules' that explain many of the UK tax regime's oddities, and the discussion focuses on the way things are rather than utopian ideas about how they might be. Case studies show how the VAT on a plumber's bill all adds up; why fraudsters made a movie to throw HMRC off their scent; how a wealthy couple can pay so little tax on a six-figure income; and the way tracing the money you paid for your iPad sheds light why the EU is demanding Apple pay billions extra in tax. Ever the political battlefield, tax is too important for you to rely on media hype for information. It affects everyone, every day, and it pays for voters and taxpayers to know more. This book leaves aside technical detail and the arcana of the tax code to give you a real-world look at how tax works. Learn about the many ways that the tax system separates us from our money Discover how Brexit could change the way we pay taxes Understand how changing tax policy affects people's everyday lives See through the rhetoric surrounding controversies in the media With tax, we have to admit that there are no easy answers. No one enjoys paying them, but without them, the Government would shut down. Seeing through politicians' cant and superficial press coverage is critical for your ability to make the decisions that benefit you; What Everyone Needs to Know About Tax gives you the background and foundational knowledge you need to be a well-informed taxpayer.
Author : John Cannon
Publisher : Oxford Companions
ISBN 13 : 0199677832
Total Pages : 1030 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Oxford Companion to British History written by John Cannon and published by Oxford Companions. This book was released on 2015 with total page 1030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the essential reference book for anyone with an interest in British history. Drawing on the latest scholarship, over 100 contributors describe and analyse people and events that have shaped and defined life in Britain over 2000 years. This edition is revised and updated to extend the coverage.
Author : John L. Esposito
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199794138
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)
Download or read book What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam written by John L. Esposito and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses a question and answer format to present information on topics including faith and practice, Islam and other religions, customs and culture, and Muslims in the West.
Author : Mike Biles
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781088725283
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)
Download or read book A Bit about Britain's History written by Mike Biles and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Could this short, elegant, volume be the only book on British history you'll ever need? A Bit About Britain's History is for anyone who wants a light introduction to Britain's amazing story. If you don't know the basics, or would like a reminder, this book is for you. It is also perfect for those that didn't enjoy history at school, but who have suddenly realised they'd like to understand it a bit better now. Organised clearly and chronologically, A Bit About Britain's History covers every period from a long time ago until quite recently. It begins by briefly mentioning that the place was once inhabited by extremely large lizards, and ends up with a post-war 20th century consumer society. Short articles explain the essential aspects of Britain's past, including how the ancestors of its current inhabitants arrived, how they fought each other, formed nations, fell out over religion, acquired a large empire, became gradually more democratic, helped win a couple of world wars and were left wondering what to do next. At the end of the book are detailed timelines for each period, which provide useful reference and make fascinating reading in their own right. So - what did the Romans achieve? How did Christianity arrive? Who are the English and why did they fight the French so often? What is Henry VIII's greatest legacy? When did democracy start and people get the vote? Why on earth did Britain get involved in WW1? A Bit about Britain's History might be the only book on British history you'll ever need; or it might be your stepping stone to more in-depth academic reading.
Author : Barnett R. Rubin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190496665
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)
Download or read book Afghanistan written by Barnett R. Rubin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Afghanistan, a landlocked country in Central Asia, has improbably been at the center of international geopolitics for four decades. After the Soviet Union invaded in 1980, Afghanistan descended into an unending conflict that featured at various points most of the world's major powers. In the mid-1990s, the country entered a new phase, when the Taliban took power and imposed order based on a harsh, repressive version of Islamic law. Infamously, the sheltered Osama bin Laden, whose attack on 9/11 Towers ushered in the Global War on Terror, drew tens of thousands of American troops to the country, where they remain today. In Afghanistan: What Everyone Needs to Know®, leading scholar Barnett R. Rubin provides an overview of this complicated nation. After providing a concise history of Afghanistan, he explores the various peoples and cultures of the country and its relations with neighbors like Pakistan and Iran. He also provides an authoritative overview of the conflicts that have plagued the country since the Soviet invasion. Both wide-ranging and pithy, this book explains why Afghanistan matters and what its possible future might look like.
Author : Philip Steele
Publisher : Miles Kelly
ISBN 13 : 9781848101418
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Miles Kelly Book of British History written by Philip Steele and published by Miles Kelly. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference book includes everything you need to know about the history of the British Isles. It reviews thousands of years of culture, events and political intrigue, and follows changes in industry, architecture and exploration.
Author : Se?n Lang
Publisher : For Dummies
ISBN 13 : 9780764570216
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)
Download or read book British History For Dummies written by Se?n Lang and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2004-01-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stirring trip through the essentials of 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. It's a "who, what, when, where and why" that reads like a thriller and a comedy rolled into one. 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. Discover: 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
