Download or read book There Was a Time written by B. A. Egerton and published by Matador. This book was released on 2017-05-28 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to 1707, England had a tenuous grip on a few islands around the globe, some established commitments to colonies on the east coast of America and a shared interest in some parts of Canada, but there was no English Empire... In that year the Union of England and Scotland was enacted during the reign of Queen Anne who inherited the burden of being embroiled in the War of the Spanish Succession. The war ended in 1714 with the new entity, Great Britain, victorious thanks largely to the joint army under the command of the Duke of Marlborough. Concessions of territory from France and Spain plus the most powerful navy ever built, left the new Great Britain as the most powerful nation in the world. In Europe after Marlborough there followed the Seven Years War, twenty-two years of Napoleonic Wars including Wellington in the Peninsular and Nelson's four great battles. Britain was also at war with the USA for part of the same period, and the Crimean War and both World Wars are covered in detail. There Was a Time takes a measured look at the many and varied triumphs and tribulations to which Britain has been party since that time, mainly in European and Imperial conflicts but also taking breaks to look at the changing nature of life in Britain with the passage of time. Accounts are also given of major events in other countries, which defined the times and would have some impact upon British interests. There Was a Time gives us a fascinating look back over Britain's rich history. Written in an informative, easy-to-read style, it will equally appeal to the expert and novice historian.

Download or read book GREAT BRITAIN S PLACE IN THE WORLD 1707 1997 written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume begins with the military successes of the Duke of Marlborough in Europe. It shows that, together with the fruits of Britain's Industrial Revolution and powerful navy, this led to increasing wealth and predominance in world affairs, which lasted for 200 years. This increased with the establishment of a burgeoning empire, which is also described in detail. Ironically, this process began with loss of Britain's American colonies to the concerted will of their leaders, especially the generalship of George Washington, in an unwinnable seven-year war. While most of the narrative covers con.

Download or read book Great Britain s Place in the World 1707 1997 written by B. Egerton and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-28 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Britain's Place in the World, 1707-1997 is a readable and thorough account of modern British and international history, ideal for students and teachers in universities and community colleges. The book traces the interlinking of the Industrial Revolution, an unrivalled navy, increased military prowess since the union of England and Scotland in 1707 and the rise of the British Empire, ironically dating from the loss the American colonies. The theme is continued through to the progressive abandonment of Britain's imperial role following the costs and devastation of two World Wars and the emergence of new superpowers.Britain's role in shaping modern history is addressed through the understanding of the impact of key conflict points, including the Napoleonic, Anglo-American, Crimean, Afghan, Zulu and Boer Wars, the two World Wars of 1914-18 and 1939-45, and the Falklands War of the 1980s. An author's end-note views this history in the context of the 2016 vote for Britain to leave the European Union. It is impossible to form an accurate overview of modern history without an understanding of Britain's place in it. This book provides that, in a highly accessible form.

Download or read book Great Britain s Place in the World 1707 1997 written by B. A. Egerton and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Britain's Place in the World, 1707-1997 is a readable and thorough account of modern British and international history, ideal for students and teachers in universities and community colleges. The book traces the interlinking of the Industrial Revolution, an unrivalled navy, increased military prowess since the union of England and Scotland in 1707 and the rise of the British Empire, ironically dating from the loss the American colonies. The theme is continued through to the progressive abandonment of Britain's imperial role following the costs and devastation of two World Wars and the emergence of new superpowers.Britain's role in shaping modern history is addressed through the understanding of the impact of key conflict points, including the Napoleonic, Anglo-American, Crimean, Afghan, Zulu and Boer Wars, the two World Wars of 1914-18 and 1939-45, and the Falklands War of the 1980s. An author's end-note views this history in the context of the 2016 vote for Britain to leave the European Union. It is impossible to form an accurate overview of modern history without an understanding of Britain's place in it. This book provides that, in a highly accessible form. "A brilliant intelligible read. Great as a refresher on prior knowledge or for a good overview of our history over the period of time it covers. It'd be a perfect teaching aid/learning tool for all ages. Well written and researched, you can tell it was written buy a man who loves his history especially Britain's military history."Charlotte Pullum, 2019Former student, Wymondham College, Norfolk"An excellent overview of Britain's major role in modern international relations. Scholarly yet readable, the book is warmly recommended to all those who seek an accurate and highly accessible account of this important subject."Anthony Kemp-WelchEmeritus Professor, University of East Anglia, UK "A fascinating and very readable account of modern international history [...] an impressive volume."Professor Katy CubittHead of the School of History, University of East Anglia, UKB. A. Egerton attended the City of Norwich Grammar School, UK, following which he became eligible for compulsory National Service, which he extended to 12 years in the Royal Air Force. He subsequently used his electronics training and qualifications to enter and progress in the field of computer technology. After this, he obtained a place at the University of East Anglia to read History and in 2005 gained an honours degree. Following further research, he developed a course entitled 'Britain in Conflict', which he presented to adult education classes. He has since increased the breadth of his research to include Great Britain's role in world affairs since its formation by the Act of Union between England and Scotland in 1807. In 2018, he was elected to membership of the Royal Historical Society.

Download or read book Great Britain Tm S Place in the World 1707 1997 An Informal Account written by and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great Britainâ (TM)s Place in the World, 1707-1997 is a readable and thorough account of modern British and international history, ideal for students and teachers in universities and community colleges. The book traces the interlinking of the Industrial Revolution, British military prowess, and the rise of the British Empire, alongside the degradation of global power, traced particularly from the loss of Britainâ (TM)s American colonies. Britainâ (TM)s role in shaping modern history is addressed through the understanding of the impact of key conflict points, including the Napoleonic, Crimean, Afghan Zulu, and Boer Wars, the two World Wars of 1914-18 and 1939-45, and the Falklands War of the 1980s. An authorâ (TM)s end-note views this history in the content of the 2016 vote for Britain to leave the European Union. It is impossible to form an accurate overview of modern history without an understanding of Britainâ (TM)s place in it. This book provides that, in a highly accessible form.

Download or read book Europe and the Making of England 1660 1760 written by Tony Claydon and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-09-06 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study re-interprets English history and national identity in the century after the civil war.

Download or read book The British World written by Carl Bridge and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-11-23 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays is based upon the assumption that the British Empire was held together not merely by ties of trade and defence, but by a shared sense of British identity that linked British communities around the globe. Focusing on the themes of migration, identity and the media, this book is an exploration of these and other interconnected themes that help define the British World of the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Download or read book The United Kingdom and The Federal Idea written by Robert Schütze and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How should political power be divided within and among national peoples? Is the nineteenth-century theory of the sovereign and unitary State still fit for purpose in the twenty-first century? If not, can federalism provide a viable alternative model? This collection looks at federalism from the perspective of constitutional law. Taking the United Kingdom as a case study, Part One tracks the historical evolution of the 'Union' and explores the various expressions of federalism that emerged between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Part Two then assesses the experience of sovereignty-sharing with other nations in the context of international cooperation. Drawing on the expertise of the foremost commentators in their field, The United Kingdom and the Federal Idea provides a timely and reflective evaluation of how constitutional authority is being re-ordered within and beyond the United Kingdom.

Download or read book Island Stories written by David Reynolds and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history of Britain set in a global context for our times offers a new perspective on how the rise and fall of an empire shaped modern European politics. When the British voted to leave the European Union in 2016, the country's future was thrown into doubt. So, too, was its past. The story of British history is no longer a triumphalist narrative of expanding global empire, nor one of ever-closer integration with Europe. What is it now? In Island Stories, historian David Reynolds offers a multi-faceted new account of the last millennium to make sense of Britain's turbulent present. With sharp analysis and vivid human detail, he examines how fears of decline have shaped national identity, probes Britain's changing relations with Europe, considers the creation and erosion of the "United Kingdom," and reassesses the rise and fall of the British Empire. Island Stories is essential reading for anyone interested in global history and politics in the era of Brexit.

Download or read book Great Britain written by Richard S. Tompson and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An A-Z reference guide to significant people, ideas, places, and events in British history.

Download or read book The English Constitution written by Ian Ward and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2004-07-30 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English Constitution addresses two burning contemporary and complementary questions; one regarding the so-called English 'question', the changing identities of England and English-ness, and a second regarding the changing shape of the Anglo-British constitution. It is suggested that there are both internal and external pressures that are driving the reformation of our constitutional order. There are internal pressures of decay, even corruption, and popular apathy, and there are external pressures brought to bear by the geopolitical challenges of the new world order and the new Europe. The present 'project' of constitutional reform inaugurated by the present government is supposed to reflect these pressures. This book challenges this assumption, arguing that a far more radical re-constitution is required, involving: deeper institutional reforms (the most pressing being the abrogation of monarchy, and the established Church); geopolitical reforms to recast the devolutionary settlement and redefine English regionalism; and perhaps most importantly, conceptual reform, reform that will embrace the need to rebalance the constitution and to promote greater accountability and democracy. It is intended that the book will provide a stimulating text for both academics and students; advancing a series of original ideas on a subject of considerable contemporary interest. Along the way it discusses most of the major topics, institutions and debates which are ordinarily addressed in public law courses, and equivalents in non-law disciplines.

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Download or read book Religions of South Asia written by Sushil Mittal and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-04-18 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Asia is home to many of the world's most vibrant religious faiths. It is also one of the most dynamic and historically rich regions on earth, where changing political and social structures have caused religions to interact and hybridise in unique ways. This textbook introduces the contemporary religions of South Asia, from the indigenous religions such as the Hindu, Jain, Buddhist and Sikh traditions, to incoming influences such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam. In ten chapters, it surveys the nine leading belief systems of South Asia and explains their history, practices, values and worldviews. A final chapter helps students relate what they have learnt to religious theory, paving the way for future study. Written by leading experts, Religions of South Asia combines solid scholarship with clear and lively writing to provide students with an accessible and comprehensive introduction. All chapters are specially designed to aid cross-religious comparison, following a standard format covering set topics and issues; the book reveals to students the core principles of each faith, compares it to neighbouring traditions, and its particular place in South Asian history and society. It is a perfect resource for all students of South Asia's diverse and fascinating faiths.

Download or read book Celtic Geographies written by David C. Harvey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2001-12-06 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celtic Geographies questions traditional conceptualizations of Celticity that rely on an homogenous interpretation of what it means to be a Celt in contemporary society. The various contributors break away from these traditional interpretations to critically explore a Celticity that is diverse in character. The book explores a number of themes that are central to historical and contemporary Celticity: * the historical geographies of Celtic peoples * devolution and politics in Celtic regions, such as Wales and Scotland * the commodification of Celticity in the tourism practices of Brittany and Ireland * the role of diaspora in the development of Celtic identities, in both North America and in the west of Scotland * the relationship between Celticity and forms of contemporary culture.

Download or read book Social and Economic Networks in Early Massachusetts written by Marsha L. Hamilton and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seventeenth century saw an influx of immigrants to the heavily Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony. This book redefines the role that non-Puritans and non-English immigrants played in the social and economic development of Massachusetts. Marsha Hamilton shows how non-Puritan English, Scots, and Irish immigrants, along with Channel Islanders, Huguenots, and others, changed the social and economic dynamic of the colony. A chronic labor shortage in early Massachusetts allowed many non-Puritans to establish themselves in the colony, providing a foundation upon which later immigrants built transatlantic economic networks. Scholars of the era have concluded that these “strangers” assimilated into the Puritan structure and had little influence on colonial development; however, through an in-depth examination of each group’s activity in local affairs, Marsha Hamilton asserts a much different conclusion. By mining court, town, and company records, letters, and public documents, Hamilton uncovers the impact that these immigrants had on the colony, not only by adding to the diversity and complexity of society but also by developing strong economic networks that helped bring the Bay Colony into the wider Atlantic world. These groups opened up important mercantile networks between their own homelands and allies, and by creating their own communities within larger Puritan networks, they helped create the provincial identity that led the colony into the eighteenth century.

Download or read book Scotland Analysis written by Great Britain: Scotland Office and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The UK Government is undertaking a major cross-government programme of analysis prior to the referendum on Scottish independence in 2014. The aim is to provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of Scotland's place in the UK. This paper, the first of a series to be published in 2013 and 2014, examines the UK's constitutional set-up and the legal implications of independence. The UK Government is convinced that the current devolution offers the best for Scotland: the Scottish Parliament and Government are empowered to take decisions on a range of domestic policy areas - such as health, education, policing - while Scotland continues to benefit from decisions made for the UK as a whole - defence and security, foreign representation, economic affairs. Independence is very different to devolution. Based on independent expert opinion (published as Annex A), the paper concludes that if there were to be a vote in favour of leaving the UK, Scotland would become an entirely new state whilst the remainder of the UK would continue as before, retaining the rights and obligations of the UK as it currently stands. Any separation would have to be negotiated between both governments. Legal and practical implications of independence, both at home and abroad, are addressed. An independent Scotland would have to apply to and/or negotiate to become a member of whichever international organisations it wished to join, including the EU and NATO. Scotland would also have to work through its positions on thousands of international treaties to which the UK is currently party.

Download or read book Attempting to Bring the Gospel Home written by Michael Marten and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2005-12-20 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive study of Scottish religious imperialism in the Middle East highly topical in the light of parallels with American religious imperialism in the region has interdisciplinary importance and appeal Attempting to Bring the Gospel Home portrays the Scottish missions to Palestine carried out by Presbyterian churches. These missions had as their stated aim the conversion of Jews to Protestantism, but also attempted to 'convert' other Christians and Muslims. Marten discusses the missions to Damascus, Aleppo, Tiberias, Safad, Hebron and Jaffa, and locates the missionaries in their religious, social, national and imperial contexts. He describes the three main methods of the missionaries' work - confrontation, education and medicine - as well as the ways in which these were communicated to the supporting constituency in Scotland. Michael Marten was formerly a graduate student in the Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Edinburgh, and now teaches at SOAS.