The Companion to British History

With over 10,000 entries, this reference work offers in-depth coverage of political history, the constitution, local history and local administration. It also provides technical material on issues such as law and navigation. It embraces the elements which form the national atmosphere, from commerce, wars and statesmanship, to transport and colonies. It is intended as a guide for students, and for anyone with a taste for, or who is professionally or academically concerned with, the history of the British peoples.