Britain since 1707 is the first single-volume book to cover the complex and multi-layered history of Great Britain from its inception until 2007. Bringing together political economic social and cultural history the book offers a reliable and balanced account of the nation over a 300 year period. It looks at major developments â such as the Enlightenment the growth of democracy and gender change â while also tracing the distinctive experience of different the bookâs additional features include: social and ethnic groups through the decades. Fully integrating Scotland Wales and the Irish experience the bookâs comprehensive sweep includes coverage of the industrial revolution the British Empire the two world wars and todayâs multicultural society. Ideally structured to support courses and classes on British history  âFocus Onâ sections with original documents and sources  Timelines and tables to aid understanding  Historical sources and further reading suggestions at the end of each chapter  Illuminating contemporary illustrations From Queen Anne to Gordon Brown this wide-ranging and accessible book provides a complete and up-to-date history of Britain. Offering a coherent account of the evolution of the nation and its people it will be essential reading for all students of British history. . Language: English