Kenneth J Panton
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These dictionaries include prominent personalities, events and institutions in these countries. It also details noteworthy places and aspects of the countrys' economic, social, and cultural life. It gives an overview of geography and history of the country, a chronology, lists of monarchs, prime ministers, maps and more.
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"Historical Dictionary of the Contemporary United Kingdom presents the events, people, and trends of this 28-year period and explains the current state of the country - knowledge vital to understanding the society, politics, personalities, and actions that are shaping the country today. This book includes a chronology, dating from 1979 to the present, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and more than 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant...