A Dictionary of British and Irish History

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A Dictionary of British and Irish History offers a comprehensive overview of historical events, figures, and themes that have shaped the British Isles. The book provides detailed entries exploring cultural, social, political, and economic aspects from ancient to modern times. Its encyclopedic format makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the rich history of Britain and Ireland.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the rich tapestry of British and Irish history. It provides comprehensive insights and fascinating details that span centuries, offering an essential resource for history enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of the events, people, and places that have shaped these regions.

A Dictionary of British and Irish History

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An authoritative and extensive resource for British and Irish history

Quickly access basic information on the history of the British Isles from this reliable resource. A Dictionary of British and Irish History provides concise information covering all periods of prehistory and history for every part of the British Isles. Within this one book, you'll find summary accounts of events, biographies, definitions of terms, and far more.

Using alphabetically organized headwords, readers will easily locate the content and details they seek. A Dictionary of British and Irish History not only serves as a reference tool, but also stimulates broader learning. Entries are interrelated and cross-referenced to help you expand your knowledge of different areas of history.

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Use the Dictionary as an information source or a launch point for expanding knowledge. This reference book will become an essential resource for students of British and Irish history as well as for professionals, journalists, teachers, and those who use historical information in their work. Further, anyone wanting to establish the basics of the history of the British Isles will find this a valuable addition to their library.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631201540

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 December 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Robert Peberdy
Edited by Philip Waller
Edited by Robert Peberdy
Edited by Philip Waller

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 193.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 1202g

Pages: 720

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About the Author

Robert Peberdy has worked as an editor for the book-packaging company Equinox (Oxford) Ltd and as a researcher and writer for the Oxfordshire office of the Victoria History of the Counties of England, a major research project of London University. He is co-author (with Antonia Catchpole and David Clark) of Burford: Buildings and People in a Cotswold Town, and has written papers on medieval economic history. He is also the Reviews Editor of the journal Oxoniensia.

Philip Waller was Fellow and Tutor in History at Merton College, Oxford, from 1971 to 2008, and has been an Emeritus Fellow since then. He also served as Senior Tutor, Sub-Warden, and Acting Warden. Twice a Visiting Professor in the United States, he has lectured there on other occasions and at many British universities. He is a former Editor of the English Historical Review, and his publications include Town, City, & Nation: England 18501914 and Writers, Readers, & Reputations: Literary Life in Britain 18701918.