The loongman handbook of Modern British History - 1714-2001 - Grand Format

Designed for the student and general reader, this compact and accessible reference work provides all the essential facts and figures about major aspects of modern British history from the death of Queen Anne to the General Election of 2001. Now well-established as the leading reference work for students of modern Britain, this latest edition will be warmly welcomed. The Longman Handbook of Modern British History has been extended to include a fully-revised bibliography, reflecting the wealth of newly published material in recent years.
It also includes new statistics on social and economic history and an expanded glossary of terms. There is new material on such recent developments as the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly, House of Lords reform and developments in the European Union. The political chronologies have been revised to include the electoral defeat of John Major, the record of the New Labour government and its success in winning a second term in office.
This highly successful handbook provides a wealth of varied data within the confines of a single volume, and is now an even more user-friendly reference tool for students, teachers and the general reader alike.