From the Romantic age to the twenty-first century The Routledge Dictionary of Modern British History is an essential guide to 250 years of history that have seen âthis sceptrâd isleâ rise fall and rise again as a major world power. A colourful highly readable text The Routledge Dictionary of Modern British History covers: Prime Ministers from William Pitt to Winston Churchill and Tony Blair protest movements from Chartism to CND 'the Troubles' and the journey towards a fragile peace in Northern Ireland military conflict from the Crimea to Iraq historic turning points from the Great Reform Act to the Poll Tax riots. An important and user-friendly resource this comprehensive reference is ideal for A-Level students and first year undergraduates as well as anyone interested in the history of the United Kingdom. . Language: English