{"product_id":"british-history-for-dummies-9780470978191","title":"British History for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoyally confused about kings and queens? Never sure what happened when? Or where -- England, Scotland, Ireland, or Wales? Learn the people and events that shaped British history\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBritish History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, 3rd Edition is full of rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire building, and forbidden love -- not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips. Engaged travelers, lifelong learners, history buffs, and students will all enjoy this friendly and accessible guide written in, well, plain English. This book is for you if you studied British History in school (perhaps a while ago) or learned only a bit about Wales or Scotland or Ireland and want to know more. And if you've ever asked yourself, \"What kingdoms are part of the United Kingdom?\" or \"Exactly how was the UK formed?\" or \"Which people make up the UK?\" -- you've come to the right place, to get those answers and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an 8-page color insert so you can see who, what, and where the ensuing historical action takes place, you'll learn about the following people and events (and more): \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat led to the Roman invasion and about the Britons who resisted it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow Britain was divided into Saxon and Celtic kingdoms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the Roman Church converted Celtic and British Christians\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen the Vikings arrived, and what other invaders followed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe many battles of Henry II\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe forming of England's parliament\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the Black Death affected Britain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Tudors vs. The Stuarts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the Industrial Revolution helped push advancements in farming and infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll about the Victorians -- everyone's favorite\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBritain's involvement in the Great War and World War II\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, this edition is revised and expanded to include the historical parliamentary elections of 2010 and the British mission in Afghanistan, and you don't want to miss out. Pick up your copy of \u003ci\u003eBritish History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, 3rd Edition today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeán Lang\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD is the author of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eEuropean History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a senior university lecturer in history and has been teaching history to school, college, and university students for more than two decades.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514188992786,"sku":"9780470978191","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2a71cd54-7c64-4ef2-918a-28308217865e.jpg?v=1730975229","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/british-history-for-dummies-9780470978191","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}