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This wide-ranging introduction to the history of modern Britain extends from the eighteenth century to the present day. Vernon structures his compelling narrative around the rise, fall and reinvention of liberal ideas of how markets, governments and empires should work. In this new edition, Vernon expands on four important themes: the history of the environment and climate crisis; global pandemics; the history of minoritised people of colour; and shifting ideas of democracy and sovereignty. This textbook offers a new global history of Britain, demonstrating how the world shaped the course of Britain's modern history. Richly illustrated with figures and maps, the book features textboxes, further reading guides, highlighted key terms and a glossary. A supplementary online package includes a study guide with discussion questions and links to additional primary sources. This textbook is an essential resource for introductory courses on the history of modern Britain.
Contents
Preface; Part I. 1750-1819: The Ends of the Ancien Regime: 1. The imperial state; 2. An englightened civil society?; 3. An imperial economy and the great transformation; Part II. 1819-1885: Becoming Liberal and Global: 4. A liberal revolution in government; 5. An empire of free trade?; 6. Practising democracy; Part III. 1885-1931: The Crises of Liberalism: 7. The British imperium; 8. The social problem; 9. The rise of the mass; Part IV. 1931-1976: Society Triumphant: 10. Late imperialism and social democracy; 11. Social democracy and the cold war; 12. The ends of social democracy; Part V. 1976-: A New Liberalism?: 13. The neoliberal revolution; Glossary.
