EMCC Libraries: British History in Credo: Books

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Brewer's Britain and Ireland
A richly fascinating and browsable 'heritage tour' of places and place-names in Britain and Ireland.
A Brief History of Great Britain
Narrates the history of Great Britain from the earliest times to the 21st century, covering the entire island -- England, Wales, and Scotland -- as well as associated archipelagos such as the Channel Islands, the Orkneys, and Ireland as they have influenced British history. The central story of this volume is the development of the British kingdom, including its rise and decline on the world stage.
A Brief History of Ireland
Providing a broad narrative and relating the central events that have shaped the country, this text touches on all aspects of Ireland's history, including political, economic, cultural, social, and foreign affairs. Recounting this country's long history, from the arrival of the Celts to recent economic developments that have brought booming prosperity and social change.
Continuum Encyclopedia of British Literature
Entries by more than 200 authorities covering all of British literature.
The Oxford Companion to British History
Thousands of entries offer coverage on all aspects of British history from 55 BC to the present day.
The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales
A comprehensive resource for topics related to Wales ranging from Snowdonia to the pampas of Patagonia, the ancient bards to the super-modern Super Furry Animals, folk heroes to Welsh Olympians, and the men and women of Wales who have excelled in art, culture, commerce and politics.

Chambers Dictionary of World History
Contains entries providing clear and authoritative coverage of the most significant people, ideas and events of world history.
The Conversation: Academic Rigor, Analysis and Research
British content in this title
Articles present academic rigor, analysis and research on topics happening around the globe.
The Encyclopedia of Invasions & Conquests
This authoritative, well-organized, clearly written volume will prove invaluable for a variety of readers, including high school students, military historians, members of the armed forces, history buffs, and hobbyists, and will be a useful resource for both university and public library reference collections.
The Encyclopedia of World History
A comprehensive chronology of entries that span the millennia from prehistoric times to the year 2000.
The Hutchinson Chronology of World History
A chronology of world history through March 2018.
National Geographic Almanac of World History
From the first civilizations to the 21st century this wide-ranging, compulsively readable book encompasses all of world history: great ages and monumental events; the rise and fall of cultures; names, dates, and statistics, and stories galore.
World History: A Comprehensive Reference Set
The ultimate resource for World History, this 6 volume work covers hundreds of topics on great events, notable people throughout history, and more.
World Politics Since 1945
Essential reading for those who need to understand the great sweeps of contemporary history.

Chambers Biographical Dictionary
International and historical coverage of all areas of human achievement including the arts, science, technology, sport, politics, philosophy and business.
Debrett's People of Today
A comprehensive study of contemporary Britain's most notable and successful people. Contains biographical details of people from the entire spectrum of British society, including Tony Blair, Paula Radcliffe and Benjamin Zephaniah. The selection of entrants is made by Debrett's editorial staff and entries are reviewed annually to ensure accuracy and relevance. Entries include details of career, education, family, recreations and membership of clubs as well as contact addresses. An additional feature is the correct style of address to be used when addressing correspondence to an entrant.
Encyclopedia of World Biography
A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.
Gale Biographies: Popular People
Engaging biographies for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people.
Great Lives: A Century in Obituaries
Collects Times obituaries of notable 20th-century figures.
Great Victorian Lives: An Era in Obituaries
Brings together obituaries from the Times of John Thadeus Delane (1841-77) and his successors, and shows how some of the leading personalities of the 19th century were viewed by a paper that was itself one of the defining institutions of the age.
The New Biographical Dictionary of Scottish Women
Revised and extended 2nd edition of a highly regarded reference work that illuminates the lives of Scottish women in history. With fascinating lives on every page, the Dictionary offers concise entries that illustrate the lives of Scottish women from the distant past to the early twenty-first century, as well as the worldwide Scottish diaspora.
Useful Charles Dickens
Concise overview of Charles Dickens's life; Charles Dickens's and the English language; Charles Dickens's works; and synopses of Dickens's novels.
Useful Jane Austen
Concise overview of Jane Austen's life, Jane Austen and the English language, Jane Austen's works; and synopses of Jane Austen's major novels.
Useful William Shakespeare
Concise overview of Shakespeare's life; Shakespeare and the English language; Shakespeare's works; Shakespeare's works in summary; and Shakespearean terms.