Description
- Part of series: Very Short Introductions
- Print length: 192 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 9 June 2010
- Dimensions: 17.42 x 1.14 x 11.18 cm
- ISBN-10: 0192853988
- ISBN-13: 978-0192853981
Original price was: ₹350.00.₹332.50Current price is: ₹332.50.
Explore the transformative era of Nineteenth-Century Britain with this essential Very Short Introduction. Discover how Britain evolved from a rural, multilingual nation in 1789 to a global imperial power by 1914. Authors Christopher Harvie and Colin Matthew expertly analyze the profound economic and social shifts alongside the surprising political stability that defined this period. This concise guide delves into the forces driving Britain’s rise to its imperial zenith, examining the enduring tensions within the ‘union state’ across its nations and social classes. Perfect for students and history enthusiasts seeking a clear, insightful overview of this pivotal century. Part of the acclaimed Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press.
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