The Longman handbook of modern British history: 1714 - 1995

Designed for the student and general reader, this compact and accessible reference work provides all the essential facts and figures about major aspects of modern British history from the death of Queen Anne to the end of 1995. The book offers a full chronology and detailed political information; a...

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Hauptverfasser: Cook, Chris (VerfasserIn), Stevenson, John (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London [u.a.] Longman 1996
Ausgabe:3. ed.
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Zusammenfassung:Designed for the student and general reader, this compact and accessible reference work provides all the essential facts and figures about major aspects of modern British history from the death of Queen Anne to the end of 1995. The book offers a full chronology and detailed political information; a wealth of material on population, education, social structure, social reform, crime, labour and religion; economic statistics covering agriculture, trade, prices and wages, transport and unemployment. There are detailed notes on wars and treaties; a biographical section giving brief notes on key careers; a glossary of essential historical terms; and an extensive (and fully updated) bibliography arranged by topic.
Beschreibung:XV, 543 S.
ISBN:0582293049