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Based on the Oxford Companion to British History, the Dictionary of British History is an invaluable source of information covering the history of Britain over the past two millennia. Whether you want to discover what happened at the Battle of Mynydd Carn, look up the date of the Peterloo massacre, or find out what the 'Intolerable Acts' were all about, this book contains all the facts you need to know.
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Covering over 2,000 years, The Oxford Dictionary of British History is a handy and invaluable reference work--essential for anyone with an interest in British history. In one compact source, over one hundred specialist contributors describe the people and events that have shaped and defineddomestic, political, social, and cultural life in Britain over the past two millennia. From John Locke to Charlie Chaplin; from the disastrous fire of London to the deadly Peterloo Massacre; and from an explanation of the British jury system to a discussion of the causes of the industrialrevolution, this is the ultimate source for any fact regarding the history of Britain from 55 BC to the present.
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