History of Britain and Ireland: The Definitive Visual Guide

• Contemporary portraits and photographs, alongside important artefacts, maps, and documents that bring all of the defining episodes of British and Irish history to life
• Pages including information about the Celtic Tiger, Brexit, Covid, as well as the lives of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
• Chapters outlining the Stone Age, Medieval Britain, Tudors, and people and events that have shaped the history of Britain and Ireland.

Spanning six distinct periods of British and Irish history, this book is the best way to discover how Britain was transformed under Norman rule, fought two world wars in the 20th century, and faced new economic challenges in the 21st century.

Fully revised and updated, this guide places key figures - from Alfred the Great to Winston Churchill - and major events - from the Roman invasion to the Battle of Britain - in their wider context, making it easier to learn how they influenced Britain and Ireland's development through the age of empire and into the modern era.