The Past Speaks: Sources and Problems in British History : Since 1688

by Walter L. Arnstein (Editor)

The Past Speaks provides primary documents arranged thematically to address a number of historical problems. It includes selections on the impact of the French Revolution, Victorian sexuality, and trench warfare in World War I, and chapters on political and economic issues between the two world wars and the end of the British Empire.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

444 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Morgan Oak]

An interesting overview of the major situations in British History from 1688-1981. All primary sources, edited by the author, and chosen by him. My professor says: Arnstein is a horrible historian, but his is the best work in this area, where the is a dirth of material. A valuable resource. Read in conjunction with a book such as A Concise History of Britain by W. A. Speck

[Bethany]

excellent primary source for Modern British history; not exactly a gripping thriller...