This unique resource describes and evaluates ten of the most important events in British history between 1689 and the present. A full chapter is devoted to each event. Every chapter includes an introduction presenting factual information in a clear, concise, chronological order, and a longer interpretive essay exploring both the short term and far reaching ramifications of the event.

The ten events covered are:
• The Industrial Revolution
• The Seven Years' War
• The Napoleonic Wars
• Pax Britannica
• The Reform Act of 1832
• The Crystal Palace Exhibition
• The Movement for Irish Independence and Woman Suffrage
• World War I
• World War II
• The Thatcher Era
Coverage for each event also includes an annotated bibliography of works suitable for students and a full-page illustration. A glossary of terms, a timeline of British history since 1689, a chronological list of ruling houses and monarchs, and a chronological list of prime ministers help students to better understand the major developments in modern British history, along with their significance and long-term impact.