An essential and handy reference work to England and the United Kingdom
in general. Contains concise dictionary entries on the prominent
personalities, events, and institutions that shaped British history as
well as entries that detail noteworthy places and aspects of the
country's economic, social, and cultural life. This historical
dictionary also provides a handy overview of geography and history of
the country, a chronology, lists of monarchs and prime ministers,
several maps, and a substantial bibliography