Guild Publishing, 1985, Hardback in dust wrapper.
Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Facsimiles; Colour Photographs; Maps;
From the cover: "THE HISTORY of the peoples who inhabit the islands of Britain and Ireland is traditionally presented as a succession of more or less dramatic changes — invasion, conquest and settlement, the imposition of new languages, laws and forms of government. But in this reference work the reader will find, instead, an emphasis on the patterns of continuity.
The sixty historians of Roman Britain, and of later England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland who have joined forces under the editorship of Dr Christopher Haigh have concerned themselves with political structures and social and economic forces rather than with the highlights of ancient chronicles and more recent upheavals. Particularly fresh — and, it is hoped, welcome — is their freedom from an Anglocentric viewpoint. The history of the Celtic nations receives its due.
The familiar outlines and landmarks of the past nevertheless remain: the encyclopedia consists of seven chronological sections from prehistory to the present decade, and is completed by a biographical Who's Who. Each of the seven sections is introduced by a survey or Overview describing the major features and trends of the period. A number of specialist Articles follow, which interpret developments in the context of each of the following topics: Government and Politics; Warfare and International Relations; Economy; Society (including living conditions); Culture (including education).
The reader who wishes to look up specific events, institutions, terms or statutes is able to do so throughout the text by referring to the short Marginal notes in the column adjoining the articles. In addition, there is an Index to every topic, fact or name mentioned in the encyclopedia.
The biographical Who's Who briefly identifies over eight hundred men and women in British and Irish history, with their essential dates and facts, while discussion of their historical significance is found in the interpretative articles which form the bulk of the text.
The interpretative articles are illustrated not only with specific visual records, buildings and portraiture, but also with representations of dress, housing, transport etc. , intended to give the reader as vivid a feeling as possible for each period concerned. Maps and genealogies are included wherever they are helpful."
Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper.
Green boards with Gilt titling to the Spine.
392 pages. Index. 10¼" x 8¼".
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