The Oxford History of Britain - Softcover

Morgan, Kenneth O.

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9780192853493: The Oxford History of Britain

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019285349X ISBN 13: 9780192853493

Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks, 1999

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The Oxford History of Britain tells the story of Britain and her peoples over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. Edited by the distinguished historian Kenneth O. Morgan, this acclaimed history has been updated for this revised edition. 'essential ...something which every educated person will be expected to have read' Vernon Bogdanor, Encounter 'a lively and stimulating overview ...very readable' John Kenyon, Observer 'All ten authors embody the very qualities which Kenneth Morgan hopes his quite exceptional history will instil in its readers: clarity, enthusiasm and even affection.' Times Educational Supplement This book is intended for students and teachers of British history from sixth-form upwards; anyone with a general interest in history, or needing background reading for study of British politics, economics, sociology, current affairs.

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"All ten authors embody the very qualities which Kenneth Morgan hopes his quite exceptional history will instil in its readers: clarity, enthusiasm and even affection."--Times Educational Supplement "All ten authors embody the very qualities which Kenneth Morgan hopes his quite exceptional history will instil in its readers: clarity, enthusiasm and even affection."--Times Educational Supplement "All ten authors embody the very qualities which Kenneth Morgan hopes his quite exceptional history will instil in its readers: clarity, enthusiasm and even affection."--Times Educational Supplement "All ten authors embody the very qualities which Kenneth Morgan hopes his quite exceptional history will instil in its readers: clarity, enthusiasm and even affection."--Times Educational Supplement

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Professor Kenneth O. Morgan FBA was Fellow The Queen's College, Oxford, 1966-89; Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1989-95 and Senior Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, 1993-5. He is now Research Professor of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and Honorary Fellow of The Queen's College.

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