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A review by lirael83
The Oxford History of Britain by Kenneth O. Morgan
2.0
10 authors and not a single female Historian? Really you couldn't manage to find one? Not just that, but four of the authors are called John! Different, separate John's. Still no woman to be found?
For the most part a reasonably interesting read.
However, a few things, first off the women...it's not just the authorship, there is very little mentioned about women in general, Queen's Anne and Victoria get very brief mentions and they were the rulers of their individual times.
Mostly politico-economic history and it can be dry on occasion. Very little social history. I just feel that they missed out on several opportunities to make a really interesting baseline history book. Far too many things left out and others alluded to, so unless you already know...good luck.
For the most part a reasonably interesting read.
However, a few things, first off the women...it's not just the authorship, there is very little mentioned about women in general, Queen's Anne and Victoria get very brief mentions and they were the rulers of their individual times.
Mostly politico-economic history and it can be dry on occasion. Very little social history. I just feel that they missed out on several opportunities to make a really interesting baseline history book. Far too many things left out and others alluded to, so unless you already know...good luck.