A History Of Britain (Three-Volume Set)

Simon Schama

Published by BBC, 2000

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Simon Schama, BBC. Author: Simon SchamaBinding: HardbackPublished: BBC, 2000Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsVol. I. At the Edge of the World 3000 BC - AD 1603; Vol. II. The Wars of the British 1603-1776; Vol. III. The Fate of Empire 1776-2000. This distinguished three-volume history presents a sweeping narrative of Britain's past, combining scholarship with vivid storytelling to create a definitive work of historical literature. Simon Schama chronicles the nation from its earliest settlements through the rise of monarchy and religious upheaval, illustrating how power, belief, and identity shaped the land and its people. The second volume details the conflicts of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, arguing that war and revolution forged both domestic politics and Britain's global reach. The final volume presents the fate of empire, tracing the triumphs and strains of expansion and the eventual transformation into a modern state. Together, these volumes instruct readers on the enduring interplay of culture, politics, and empire, offering a masterful account of Britain's journey across three millennia.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History Of Britain (Three-Volume Set)
• Publisher: BBC
• Publication Date: 2000
• Binding: Hardback
• Book Type: Hardback