Events That Changed Great Britain From 1066 To 1714 [Hardcover]

This unique resource describes and evaluates ten of the most important events in British history between the Norman Conquest of 1066 and the Glorious Revolution of 1689 and its aftermath. A full chapter is devoted to each event, and each chapter includes an introduction presenting factual information in a clear, chronological order. Longer, interpretive essays explore the short-term and far-reaching ramifications of the events.

Coverage for each event also includes an annotated bibliography of works suitable for students and a full-page illustration. A glossary of terms, a timeline of British history up to 1714, and a chronological list of ruling houses and monarchs help students to better understand the major developments in modern British history, along with their significance and long-term impact.

FRANK W. THACKERAY is Professor of History at Indiana University Southeast./e He is author ofAntecedents of Revolution: Alexander I and the Polish Kingdom(1980) and the co-editor (with John E. Findling) of theEvents That Changed the Worldseries and theThe Events That Changed Americaseries, both published by Greenwood. Also with John E. Findling, he is co-editor ofStatesmen Who Changed the World(1993). He and Findling are also series editors of the GreenwoodHistories of the Modern Nationsseries.

JOHN E. FINDLING is Professor of History at Indiana University Southeast./e He is the author ofDictionary of American Diplomatic History(1980-89),Close Neighbors, Distant Friends: United States-Central American Relations(1987), andChicago's Great World's Fairs(1995). With Kimberly D. Pelle, he co-editedHistorical Dictionary of World's Fairs and Expositions, 1851-1988(1990) andHistorical Dictionary of the Modern Olympic Movement(1996). With Frank W. Thackeray, he is co-editor of theEvents That Changed the Worldseries and theEvents That Changed Americaseries and also series edl#