History of Britain and Ireland

<i>The History of Britain and Ireland: Prehistory to Today</i> is a balanced and integrated political social cultural and religious history of the British Isles. Kenneth Campbell explores the constantly evolving dialogue and relationship between the past and the present.<br/><br/>Written in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter and Rhodes Must Fall demonstrations <i>The History of Britain and Ireland</i> examines the history of Britain and Ireland at a time when it asks difficult questions of its past and looks to the future. Campbell places Black history at the forefront of his analysis and offers a voice to marginalised communities to craft a complete and comprehensive history of Britain and Ireland from Prehistory to Today. This book is unique in that it integrates the histories of England Ireland Scotland and Wales to provide a balanced view of British history.<br/><br/>Building on the successful foundations laid by the first edition the book has been updated to include: <br/>- COVID-19 and earlier diseases in history<br/>- LGBT History<br/>- A fresh appraisal of Winston Churchill<br/>- Brexit and the subsequent negotiations<br/>- 45 illustrations<br/><br/>Richly illustrated and focusing on the major turning points in British history this book helps students engage with British history and think critically about the topic.