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Book SynopsisThe History of Britain and Ireland: Prehistory to Today is a balanced and integrated political, social, cultural, and religious history of the British Isles. Kenneth Campbell explores the constantly evolving dialogue and relationship between the past and the present.Written in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter and Rhodes Must Fall demonstrations,
The History of Britain and Ireland examines the history of Britain and Ireland at a time when it asks difficult questions of its past and looks to the future. Campbell places Black history at the forefront of his analysis and offers a voice to marginalised communities, to craft a complete and comprehensive history of Britain and Ireland from Prehistory to Today. This book is unique in that it integrates the histories of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, to provide a balanced view of British history.Building on the successful foundations laid by the first edition, the book has been updated to include: COVID-19 and earlie
Trade ReviewKenneth Campbell has written a thoughtful, up-to-date and eminently readable history of Britain and Ireland. Covering essential events and packed with fresh storied in its second edition, readers, especially students, will come away having learned a great deal indeed. * John Cramsie, Professor of British and Irish Studies and World History, Union College, USA *
