A major new history for young readers, this volume brings to life the people, places and events that make up the past of Ireland and Britain. Starting with the earliest settlers on these islands, The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland maps the social, economic, cultural, and technological developments of the ages up until the present day. We hear the stories of ordinary people and extraordinary rulers--the reformers and rebels, scientists, thinkers, and artists--who shaped the centuries and of the discoveries and inventions that changed their everyday lives. With over 500 stunning illustrations, including maps, family trees, paintings, photographs, and timelines, as well as double-page feature spreads on important topics such as the printing press and the steam engine, The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland is an engrossing read, a visual feast, a valuable reference resource, and a lasting treasure-trove of information.

The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland

Mason, James

Corbishley, Mike

GILLINGHAM, JOHN

Kelly, Rosemary

Dawson, Ian

Teen & Young Adult

Oxford University Press

A major new history of Britain and Ireland for young people, lavishly illustrated in colour and black and white, including contemporary documents, paintings and photographs, artefacts and archaeological sites. The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland brings to life the people, places and events of our history in one comprehensive, stimulating and authoritative volume. Anyone with a sense of curiosity about the past will find an extraordinary wealth of answers here.

Dawson, Ian I.

Oxford Univ. Pr.

History is about people, and this outstanding book explores the everyday lives of people of all kinds across the centuries: both the ordinary people, who are the life blood of a nation, and the extraordinary rulers, reformers, rebels, thinkers, scientists and artists who have been the pioneers of change. In compelling narrative, this book charts the great moments of social change, of discovery and invention, from the earliest settlers to the present day. A revised final chapter brings the story right up to date.

The History of Britain and Ireland

Morgan, Kenneth

Gillingham, J.

History is about people, and this outstanding book explores the everyday lives of people of all kinds across the centuries: both the ordinary people, who are the lifeblood of a nation, and the extraordinary rulers, reformers, rebels, thinkers, scientists and artists who have been the pioneersof change. In compelling narrative, this book charts the great moments of social change, of discovery and invention, from the earliest settlers to the present day.A revised final chapter brings the story right up to date.

Oxford History of Britain and Ireland

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The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland

The Young Oxford History of Britain and Ireland

The History of Britain and Ireland

Oxford History of Britain and Ireland

Secret Cities (In Search of the Past)

Town Life in Roman Britain (History in Evidence)

Secret Cities: Time Detectives

The Romans (History As Evidence)

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