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Book SynopsisAn authoritative and extensive resource for British and Irish history Quickly access basic information on the history of the British Isles from this reliable resource. A Dictionary of British and Irish History provides concise information covering all periods of prehistory and history for every part of the British Isles. Within this one book, you'll find summary accounts of events, biographies, definitions of terms, and far more. Using alphabetically organized headwords, readers will easily locate the content and details they seek. A Dictionary of British and Irish History not only serves as a reference tool, but also stimulates broader learning. Entries are interrelated and cross-referenced to help you expand your knowledge of different areas of history. Discover comparable entries on England, Ireland, Scotland, and WalesSee overviews of major topics and historical eventsGet facts instantly or browse entries Use the Dictionary as an information source or a launch point for expanding knowledge This reference book will become an essential resource for students of British and Irish history as well as for professionals, journalists, teachers, and those who use historical information in their work. Further, anyone wanting to establish the basics of the history of the British Isles will find this a valuable addition to their library.
Trade Review"This dictionary can be used in two totally separate and distinct ways - as an information source or as a launch point for expanding knowledge - and it is for that reason that I am delighted to commend it."
—Paul Gaskell,
Oxfordshire Family Historian, Volume 35, No 3, December 2021Table of ContentsPreface vii
Advisers ix
Contributors x
Abbreviations xii
Acknowledgements xiv
DICTIONARY ENTRIES A–Z 1
Maps 695
