Britain's Century

Britain's Century powerfully recreates the triumphs and tragedies of an extraordinary century in British history. From the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 to the millennial celebrations on New Years' Eve in 1999 the tumultuous events of the 20th century are vividly recounted month by month year by year in accessible newspaper-style reports. Over 600 evocative photographs and illustrations make this unique reference work the most comprehensive and accessible illustrated history of 20th-century Britain ever published.