DK History of Britain and Ireland The Definitive Visual Guide (DK Definitive Visual Histories).

by D.K. Publishing

From ancient bloody battles and colonial conquests to the Industrial Revolution and Beatlemania, this visual guide leads you through major moments in British and Irish history.

Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that shaped British and Irish history, from the Stone Age to the present day. Combining over 700 photographs, maps, and illustrations with accessible text,  History of Britain and Ireland  is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to learn more about the British Isles. 

Spanning six distinct periods of English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish history, the book tells you how Britain transformed with Norman rule, fought two World Wars in the 20th century, and finally came to terms with a new status in a fast-changing economy.

This comprehensive volume places key figures – from Alfred the Great to Winston Churchill – and major events – from Caesar's invasion to the Battle of the Somme – in their wider context. This makes it easier than ever before to learn how certain charismatic leaders, political factions, and specific events influenced Britain and Ireland's development through the Age of Empires and into the modern era.

Beautifully illustrated,  History of Britain and Ireland  is sure to delight history buffs of all ages.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Ireland

408 pages, Hardcover

Published June 6, 2024

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Melinda Wingate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of course I enjoyed this book. It's all things I love: history, the British Isles, pictures of ancient art and treasure... And this edition is super updated to include the coronation of King Charles III in 2023! Check it out if you are a nerd like me :)

[Milley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just 50 pages in. Quite good would. W interested in historians take on it. Some biased language in it. For example describing Britain as “regressing” from Christianity as people reverted from being forced to follow local kings and their conversion to Christianity in the Anglo Saxon period before the Vikings. Really? How about reasserting their own cultural and spiritual values.


Also for some reason only Vikings are described as “predators” Really? After all of the invasions by multiple groups why single out one group?

Hope the rest is better with a professional historians use of language.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this illustrated history of Great Britain. I love all books about the UK, but this one is particularly excellent in its text as well as accompanying illustrations. My only complaint is that it is much heavier on recent history than past history. For example, I’d like as much information on Disraeli or Gladstone as it had on Margaret Thatcher. Overall this was a good book and enjoyable read. I did DNF this last year as I didn’t have the capacity at the time but an end of the year/into the new year read just as I’m pining for another trip to the UK made this reading period perfect for this book.