{"product_id":"britain-since-1707-paperback","title":"Britain Since 1707 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHamish Fraser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCallum G. Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBritain \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003esince 1707 \u003c\/i\u003eis the first single-volume book to cover the complex and multi-layered history of Great Britain from its inception until 2007. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together political, economic, social and cultural history, the book offers a reliable and balanced account of the nation over a 300 year period. It looks at major developments - such as the Enlightenment, the growth of democracy and gender change - while also tracing the distinctive experience of different, the book's additional features include: social and ethnic groups through the decades. Fully integrating Scotland, Wales and the Irish experience, the book's comprehensive sweep includes coverage of the industrial revolution, the British Empire, the two world wars and today's multicultural society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeally structured to support courses and classes on British history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 'Focus On' sections with original documents and sources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Timelines and tables to aid understanding \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Historical sources and further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Illuminating contemporary illustrations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Queen Anne to Gordon Brown, this wide-ranging and accessible book provides a complete and up-to-date history of Britain. Offering a coherent account of the evolution of the nation and its people, it will be essential reading for all students of British history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Britain \"\"since 1707 \"is the first single-volume book to cover the complex and multi-layered history of Great Britain from its inception until 2007. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together political, economic, social and cultural history, the book offers a reliable and balanced account of the nation over a 300 year period. It looks at major developments - such as the Enlightenment, the growth of democracy and gender change - while also tracing the distinctive experience of different, the book's additional features include: social and ethnic groups through the decades. Fully integrating Scotland, Wales and the Irish experience, the book's comprehensive sweep includes coverage of the industrial revolution, the British Empire, the two world wars and today's multicultural society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeally structured to support courses and classes on British history \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- 'Focus On' sections with original documents and sources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Timelines and tables to aid understanding \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Historical sources and further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Illuminating contemporary illustrations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Queen Anne to Gordon Brown, this wide-ranging and accessible book provides a complete and up-to-date history of Britain. Offering a coherent account of the evolution of the nation and its people, it will be essential reading for all students of British history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCallum G. Brown is professor of religious and cultural history at the University of Dundee. He is the author of eight books including \"Religion and Society in Twentieth-Century Britain \"(2006), \"Postmodernism for Historians \"(2004) and \"The Death of Christian Britain \"(2001).\"\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eW. Hamish Fraser was, until his retirement, professor of modern history at the University of Strathclyde. His publications include \"A History of British Trade Unionism 1700-1998 \"(1999) and \"The Coming of the Mass Market \"(1981), and he has also edited volumes on the histories of Glasgow and Aberdeen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCallum G. Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e is professor of religious and cultural history at the University of Dundee. He is the author of eight books including \u003cem\u003eReligion and Society in Twentieth-Century Britain\u003c\/em\u003e (2006), \u003cem\u003ePostmodernism for Historians\u003c\/em\u003e (2004) and \u003cem\u003eThe Death of Christian Britain\u003c\/em\u003e (2001).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. Hamish Fraser\u003c\/strong\u003e was professor of modern history at the University of Strathclyde. His publications include \u003cem\u003eA History of British Trade Unionism 1700-1998\u003c\/em\u003e (1999) and \u003cem\u003eThe Coming of the Mass Market\u003c\/em\u003e (1981), and he has also edited volumes on the histories of Glasgow and Aberdeen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 704\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 10.2 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723573039167,"sku":"9780582894150","price":153.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/902e513ebbdf736ef8e59548b9302bcb.webp?v=1765099612","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/britain-since-1707-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}