The Peoples of the British Isles: A New History. From 1870 to the Present
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Author Description
The new edition of The Peoples of the British Isles presents the history of the peoples of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales from prehistoric times to the present. Through the frameworks of cultural, intellectual, and social history, the authors examine the conflicts and commonalities among the people of these four nations. The book focuses throughout on the lives of real people-how they made a living, how they organized their society and institutions, how they related to each other, and how they understood themselves and their world.This volume covers the period leading up to the First World War through present day Britain.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex historical evolution of the British Isles by analyzing the social, cultural, and institutional interactions between the peoples of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales from 1870 to the modern era.
Authors Meredith Veldman and Thomas William Heyck utilize a multidisciplinary approach to synthesize the history of these four nations. By focusing on the lived experiences of individuals, the authors examine how economic shifts, social organization, and evolving self-conceptions shaped the identity of the British Isles. The work provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the internal conflicts and shared historical trajectories that define the region's modern development.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of social and institutional structures from the late Victorian era to the present day.
- Examination of cultural and intellectual shifts across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
- Focus on the daily lives and economic realities of ordinary citizens.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive military history of the period.
- The analysis focuses primarily on the British Isles, with limited discussion of broader global colonial impacts outside of their direct influence on the four nations.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians and educators frequently cite this work as a balanced, accessible survey that successfully integrates social history with traditional political narratives. Readers often note the clarity of the prose, which makes the dense historical transitions of the 20th century manageable for students and general readers alike.
Page Count:
380
Publication Date:
2014-08-01
ISBN-10:
0190615532
ISBN-13:
9780190615536
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