A Dictionary of British History
- ISBN-10
- 0199550379
- ISBN-13
- 9780199550371
- Series
- A Dictionary of British History
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 721
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-05-21
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- John Cannon
Description
This reference covers all aspects of the history of Britain from 55 BC to the present day. Over 3600 entries describe the people and events that have shaped domestic, political, social and cultural life in Britain over the past two millennia.
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