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Those fortunate enough to have these books in their own library will possess a valuable publication that recommends new approaches and raises new questions about one of the greatest. Written by over 100 distinguished specialist contributors, the variety of entries provides a wealth of essential information touching all aspects of british history. Oxford companions is a book series published by oxford university press, providing general knowledge within a specific area. Covering two thousand years of british history, the book tells the story of britain and her peoples from the coming of the roman legions to the present day. But, as with a respected professor or admired parent, we count on its wisdom and authority without thinking much about how it was acquired. It shows how the way we play reflects not just our lives as citizens of a predominantly urban and industrial world, but what is especially distinctive about british sport.

The history of oxford in england dates back to its original settlement in the saxon period. Covering two thousand years of british history, the book tells the story of britain and. He is the author or editor of five books including crucible of war. Published by oxford university press, it was originally intended to span from roman britain. The ben pimlott lecture is hosted by twentieth century british history, oxford journals, and kings contemporary british history.

This history goes beyond the great names and moments to explain how british sport has changed since 1800, and what it has meant to ordinary people. I am not a specialist in british history, but my work as a cataloguer of rare and antiquarian british books has required me to have a working knowledge of british history. Originally of strategic significance due to its controlling location on the upper reaches of the river thames at its junction with the river cherwell, the town grew in national importance during the early norman period, and in the late 12th century became home to the fledgling university of oxford. Volume 4, the city of oxford by eleanor chance, christina colvin, janet cooper, c j day, t g hassall, mary jessup and nesta selwyn edited by alan crossley and c r elrington. The purpose of the wve volumes of the oxford history of the british empire was to provide a comprehensive survey of the empire from its beginning to end, to explore the meaning of british imperialism for the ruled as well as the rulers, and to study the signiwcance of the british empire as a theme in world history. Volume four is an understanding of the twentieth century and looks at the fall of. The british like most people can cry buckets given half a chance. Ideal for everyone with an interest in british history, the oxford companion to british history is the definitive window into this fascinating world. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The oxford companion to irish history by sj connolly. The oxford companion to british history book by john cannon. Now in a newly revised and expanded edition, the oxford companion to british history is a dictionarystyle, 1056page resource reference which is filled from cover to cover with names, places, terms, and events comprising the history of great britain and organized alphabetically for easy lookup. The oxford companion to british history, 1997 online.

Covers the religious houses of the county, including some early colleges of the university of oxford. The fullest account ever published of the nineteenthcentury revolution in printing, publishing and bookselling, this volume brings the cambridge history of the book in britain up to a point when the world of books took on a recognisably modern form. The oxford english dictionary has been the last word on words for over a century. The oxford history of the british empire will take many years to be digested. The volume also includes accounts aspects of social and economic history and the archaeology of the county. This book, which is volume iv in a series, is an assessment of the british empire in the light of recent scholarship and the progressive opening of historical records. Two books that do something difficult and do it well. The oxford companion to british history by john cannon. Whether you need to check the date of the peasants revolt, understand what happened at the battle of imphal, find out about the history of maypoles, or compare the careers of successive princes of wales, the oxford companion to british history is a book no home reference shelf should be without. The oxford history of the british empire is the series on the british empire, being a core book for all studies at all levels of the academic study on this field. Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. The oxford companion to british history by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. By eleanor chance, christina colvin, janet cooper, c j day, t g hassall, mary jessup and nesta selwyn edited by alan crossley and c r elrington.

A history of the county of oxford british history online. Feb 17, 2020 oxford is celebrated for the broad chronological sweep of its courses and the enormous amount of choice offered. Buy the oxford companion to british history by john cannon editor online at alibris. The oxford companion to black british history is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the long and fascinating history of black people in the british isles, from african auxiliaries stationed on hadrians wall in the 2nd century ad, through john edmonstone, who taught taxidermy to charles darwin, mary seacole, the black florence nightingale, and walter tull, footballer and. Designed for ease of use, the companion offers ample crossreferencing between essaylength articles and short, quickreference entries, supported by 12 detailed maps and an exemplary general index. Thomas dixons weeping britannia oxford takes aim at the myth of the stiff upper lip. A chronology and calendar of documents relating to the london book trade 16411700. Herts advertiser not too scholarly, not too simplistic, it should be a popular purchase for both reference and general reading. Originally published by victoria county history, london, 1979. It furthers the universitys objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. Browse your favourite oxford university press series for reading at home, like biff, chip and kipper and isadora moon, and activity books and dictionaries. Derived from the highly acclaimed the oxford companion to british history, a dictionary of british history has been a leading historical reference work since its publication in 2001. David armes red plate press bodleian printer in residence 2019. The first two volumes of this fivevolume history of the british empire establish a very high standard of scholarship.

Encompassing political, social, economic, and cultural developments throughout the british isles, the dramatic narrative is taken up in turn by ten leading historians who offer the fruits of the best modern scholarship to the general reader. Volume i of the oxford history of the british empire explores the origins of empire. Various authors contributed well written chapters to create an understanding of the empire by century. Oxford companion to british history oxford reference. Now thoroughly revised and fully updated, this handy and invaluable az remains essential for anyone studying or with an interest in british history as well as for. This series helps to understand the end of empire in relation to its beginning, the meaning of british imperialism for the ruled as well as for the rulers, and the significance. From the founding of colonies in north america and the west indies in the seventeenth century to the reversion of hong kong to. In the meantime, its five volumes will gather little dust on library shelves.

British history and culture this text complements the elearning material entitled the uk 2006. Whilst this series also manages to be written in an easy and fluid manner for all people wishing to develop an understanding of the british empire. Students who are visual learners have been well catered for while the extension sections within the book pick up on some of the more challenging. Tracing global connections in a 1730 festival book from the history of the book blog, oxford medieval and modern languages friday, 14 february 2020. As an author, you can make a real difference by raising the profile of your research and talking to your peers, the public, and other potential readers. Democracy and dictatorship this book has a nice balance between the use of text, source, diagram and identifiers for practice questions and study tips. Dec 15, 2015 whether you need to check the date of the peasants revolt, understand what happened at the battle of imphal, find out about the history of maypoles, or compare the careers of successive princes of wales, the oxford companion to british history is a book no home reference shelf should be without. Faber and faber, 2000, which won the mark lynton history prize and the 2001 francis parkman prize as best book in american history. See the complete new oxford history of england series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The oxford history of the british empire edited by wm roger louis is an excellent compilation of top scholarship related to all aspects of the british empire. Whats the best history book about great britain as well as.

The oxford companion to british history covers all aspects of the history of britain from 55 bc to the present day. With over a halfmillion copies already sold, the oxford history of britain is. The seven years war and the fate of empire in british north america, 17541766 new york. The oxford companion to black british history by david. Whats the best history book about great britain as well as british empire and its colonies discussionquestion looking for a good, detailed and accurate book that covers at least last 2000 years of britains history. Centre for the study of the book home bodleian libraries. It shows how and why england, and later britain, became involved with transoceanic navigation, trade, and settlement during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. History on the academic oxford university press website. This beautifully illustrated volume tells the story of britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the roman legions to the present day. With over a halfmillion copies already sold, the oxford history of britain is considered the classic singlevolume history of the british isles.

The first book published in the series was the oxford companion to english literature 1932, compiled by the retired diplomat sir paul harvey. Here, in a single convenient volume, is the essential reference book for anyone with an interest in british history. A new and updated edition of this bestselling history of britain, taking the story. The oxford companion to black british history oxford. Volume ii of the oxford history of the british empire examines the history of british worldwide expansion from the glorious revolution of 1689 to the end of the napoleonic wars, a crucial phase in the creation of the modern british empire. Thankfully, fellow students and my supervisor have made me feel valued and respected and has shown me that i can thrive here. The oxford companion to british history book depository. Pdf the oxford companion to british history download full. Published by oxford university press, it was originally intended to span from roman britain to the outbreak of the first world war in fourteen volumes written by eminent historians. The oxford companion to british history by cannon, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The oxford history of the british empire is a major new assessment of the empire in the light of recent scholarship and the progressive opening of historical records. This lecture series was established in 2006 in honour of the late ben pimlott and in association with the institute of contemporary british history, with which ben had close ties. The new oxford history of england book series by multiple authors includes books england under the norman and angevin kings, 10751225, plantagenet england 122560, shaping the nation. The text of this volume first published 1997 in the oxford illustrated history of modern war first issued as the oxford history.

The oxford history of britain tells the story of britain and its people over two thousand years, from the coming of the roman legions to the present day. I have been using the oxford companion to british history on a regular basis since its publication. Students can study options on any part of british and european history from the declining years of the roman empire to the present day. The oxford illustrated history of the british monarchy is probably the most authoritative account of the british monarchy ever published for the general reader. A landmark book that has sold almost one million copies since first publication.