British Political System

History of the British Army is an exhaustive military study which gives a comprehensive coverage of the English military situation from the beginning until the late 18th century and the formation of the New Model Army.

This pioneering book seeks to transcend the limitations of separate English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh histories by taking the archipelago made up of the islands of Britain and Ireland as a single unit of study. There has been little attempt hitherto to study the history of the 'Atlantic archipelago' as a coherent entity, even for the period during which there was a single ruler of both Great Britain and Ireland. This book begins with the onset of the intellectual, religious, political, cultural and dynastic developments that were to bring teh Scottish house of Stewart to the thrones of England (incorporating the ancient principality of Wales), Ireland, (a kingdom created in 1541 as a dependency of the English Crown) and to full control of Scotland itself and of its islands.

This essential book contains all the information and analysis needed to understand British politics. The third edition has been extensively re-written and up-dated. New material has been added throughout and more emphasis is given to the European context of British politics. Mastering British Politics is easy to read and clearly explained, avoiding difficult or over-technical language, and is packed with examples and questions. Also ideal for anyone wanting to know how the British political system really works.