This engaging volume tells the story of how the great political visions and idealisms of Victorian Britain came to be defeated by a culture of consumerism, celebrity, and self-gratification. It explains how in each decade, political leaders found themselves confounded by the British people, who always turned out to be harder to herd than predicted. Historically Britain has been a country on the edge—first of invasion, then of bankruptcy, then on the vulnerable front line of the Cold War, and later in the forefront of the great opening up of capital and migration.
The Story of Britain: From the Romans to the Present: A Narrative History
“A beautifully written story, a box of delights, a treasure trove: final proof of truth’s superiority over fiction.”—Andrew Roberts A sparkling anecdotal account with the pace of an epic, about the men and women who created turning points in history. Rebecca Fraser's dramatic portrayal of the scientists, statesmen, explorers, soldiers, traders, and artists who forged Britain's national institutions is the perfect introduction to British history.
If you enjoy finding out more about our country’s rich history, then you’ll love BRITAIN magazine – the official magazine for Visit Britain. Learn more about our kings and queens, heroes and villains, castles and cathedrals, stately homes and gardens, countryside and coastline… and much more besides. Each issue is packed with features that showcase Britain at her best – and is full of ideas on where to go, what to see and where to stay.
The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will help you to discover Great Britain region by region — whether you are most interested in local festivals and markets or day trips around the countryside. Street-by-street maps of key cities and towns will help you get the most out of your trip, and insider tips and essential local information showcases the best of Great Britain's restaurants, pubs, shops, hotels, and more.
The Birth of Modern Britain: A Journey into Britain's Archaeological Past: 1550 to the Present
From the author of 'Britain BC', 'Britain AD' and 'Britain in the Middle Ages' comes the fourth and final part in a critically acclaimed series on Britain's hidden past. The relevance of archaeology to the study of the ancient world is indisputable. But, when exploring our recent past, does it have any role to play? In 'The Birth of Modern Britain' Francis Pryor highlights archaeology's continued importance to the world around us.
