A Brief History of Great Britain, Second Edition provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of Great Britain from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader.Coverage includes:Early Settlements, Celts, and RomansAnglo-Saxons, Scots,and VikingsScotland, England, and WalesBritain in the Late Middle AgesThe Making of Protestant BritainIndustry and ConquestBritain in the Age of EmpireAn Age of CrisisThe Age of ConsensusA House DividedThe Age of Brexit
