A History of British Art

Bestseller! Now with extended coverage of modern British historyBritain's past brought right up to date...

In A History of British Motorways, Dr Charlesworth presents a fascinating account of the way political and social attitudes concerning motorways have evolved. He describes the early road policies before and between the two World Wars and goes on to cover the building accelerated in the 1960s; however, during the 1970s objections began to be raised on environmental and social grounds.These, coupled with the oil crisis of 1973/4 and the general downturn in the economy, reduced the progress that was being made....

Goodall (Brooklands Museum of Motor Racing and Aviation) and Tagg (formerly of Hawker Aircraft Ltd.) present the history of British pre-World War I aircraft, a remarkable period in aviation history. The text and 900-plus b&w photographs reveal details not only about the aircraft manufactured by Sopwith, Shorts, Bristol, and others), but also about ...

This informative programme gives a fascinating account and vivid insight into the colourful history and traditions of a colossal national army, which has always been well respected for its tremendous fighting spirit, regimental pride, courage, organisation and sheer professionalism. It explores the historical background to the key phases of the army's evolution throughout generations, and highlights the struggles and triumphs of Britain's long-term heroes, through exciting, educational and rare archive footage.

Volume Two begins in 1660 with the restoration of King Charles II to the throne and the reestablishment of the professional theater. It follows the far-reaching development of the form over more than two centuries to 1895. ...

This volume explores the rich and complex histories of English, Scottish and Welsh theatres in the 'long' twentieth century since 1895. Twenty-three original essays by leading historians and critics investigate the major aspects of theatrical performance. The collection presents an exciting evolution in the scholarly study of modern British theatre history, skilfully demonstrating how performance variously became a critical litmus test for the great aesthetic, cultural, social, political and economic upheavals in the age of extremes. ...