Encyclopedia of Britain Author:Bamber Gascoigne This A-Z single-volume encyclopedia provides over 6,000 clear and concise entries on almost everything anyone would want to know about the past and present of the British Isles. Covering all aspects of life and history in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the Encyclopedia presents far ranging material on a wide variety of topics. I... more »ncludes full-color photographs, illustrations, and paintings.« less