This book provides a concise illustrated history of Great Britain over thepast three centuries from its formation as a sovereign state between the Unionof Engla... » 

This book provides a concise illustrated history of Great Britain over thepast three centuries from its formation as a sovereign state between the Unionof England and Scotland in 1707 to its partial loss of sovereignty in theaccession to the European Community confirmed in the referendum result of1975. Professor Speck emphasises political and social trends. In particular heargues that conservative politics prevailed largely in a deeply conservativesociety and that reactionary causes generally obtained more support thanradical campaigns. The book is highly illustrated with pictures and photographsand contains a bibliography and other features of use to students and generalreaders. «