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Britain Since 1707 is the first single volume textbook to cover the complex and multi-layered history of Great Britain

Bringing 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 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.

Ideally structured to support courses and classes on British history, the book's additional features include:

From Queen Anne to Gordon Brown, this wide-ranging and accessible book provides a complete and up-to-date history of Britain. Offerings a coherent account of the evolution of the nation and its people, it is essential reading for all students of British history.