The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain presents an authoritative account of Britain's complex political, social, economic, and cultural developments through ten leading historians. The book stands out for its carefully chosen pictures and maps, which help readers understand the context of the events. The book delves into the numerous ways Britain shaped and was shaped by other parts of the world, revealing its distinctive features of nationality and patriotism. It is a great read for anyone interested in deepening their knowledge of Britain's vibrant past.

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This beautifully illustrated volume tells the story of Britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. Encompassing political, social, economic, and cultural developments throughout the British Isles, the dramatic narrative is taken up in turn by ten leading historians who offer the fruits of the best modern scholarship to the general reader in an authoritative form, illuminating their text with carefully chosen pictures and maps. A vivid, sometimes surprising picture emerges of a continuous turmoil of change in every period, and the wider social context of political and economic tension is made clear. But consensus, no less than conflict, is a part of the story: in focusing on elements of continuity down the centuries, the authors bring out that special awareness of nationality and patriotism which has been such a distinctive feature of British society.
By relating both these factors in the British experience, and by exploring the many ways in which Britain has shaped and been shaped by contact with Europe and the wider world, this comprehensive work brings the reader face to face with the past, and the foundations of modern British society.

Author: Kenneth O. Morgan
Format: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Number of Pages: 662
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 22 Feb 2001

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