Although no longer the ruler of vast dominions, the UK continues to exert important influence in world affairs. This volume looks at the UK as a whole, and at England as an individual country. The second volume examines Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
An essential and handy reference work to England and the United Kingdom in general. Contains concise dictionary entries on the prominent personalities, events, and institutions that shaped British history as well as entries that detail noteworthy places and aspects of the country's economic, social, and cultural life. This historical dictionary also provides a handy overview of geography and history of the country, a chronology, lists of monarchs and prime ministers, several maps, and a substantial bibliography
