Dict of British History

Who Was the First King of England? What Prompted the Cat and Mouse Act? When Was Wembley Stadium Demolished? Where Did the Rebecca Riots Take Place? How Long Did the Hundred Years War Last? Containing More Than 3,800 Authoritative Entries Written by Over 100 Specialist Contributors, This Dictionary Describes the People and Events That Have Shaped and Defined Domestic, Political, Social, and Cultural Life in Britain Since 55 Bc. New Entries to This Edition Include Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Gerry Adams, and Rowan Williams and Existing Entries on Tony Blair, Iraq, Northern Ireland, and Terrorism Have Been Updated. Following the A-Z Text is an Appendix of Recommended Web Links That Provide Relevant and Useful Extra Information. Web Links Are Conveniently Accessed Via the Dictionary of British History Companion Website, Where They Are Regularly Checked and Kept Up to Date. Derived From the Highly Acclaimed the Oxford Companion to British History, a Dictionary of British History Has Been