Since 1945 Great Britain has gone through many changes: the loss of an empire, economic decline & resurgence, entry into Europe, evolution into a multicultural society, & devolution, to name only the more obvious. In this book, six distinguished historians each take a theme
- politics, international relations, high, middle, & low culture, social & economic policies, the nature of civil society, & Ireland
- & set out the fundamental nature & development of each. These are set within the wider context of the Cold War, & its impact both internationally & domestically; of the impact on politics, economics & foreign policy of the decline of the pound & the attempts to arrest this; & finally, of the growing impact of Europe.

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Fully updated for 2007-8, this wall chart features a brightly-coloured political map of Britain & Ireland with clear lettering & symbols for easy reference. Counties & administrative areas are picked out in distinctive colours to aid identification, with town & city names clearly shown. The main map scale is 1:1 600 000. Also

Includes:: a physical map of Britain & Ireland (showing rivers, hills & mountains), together with smaller thematic maps covering the important topics of population, wealth, climate & transport. Philip's Britain & Ireland Wall Map is supplied laminated on one side & rolled into a clear plastic tube. It is ideal for mounting on a classroom wall or for use at home. The clarity of the map detail ensures that it is highly accessible for children, teachers & parents alike. Main map projection: Conical with two standard parallels.

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Very decorative administrative wall map of the British Isles (100 x 70cm / 3’3” x 2’4” approx.) with a carefully graded palette of glossy shades of green shown against off-white sea background. Light relief shading with names of mountainous region & other geographical features provides topographic information & the map also shows the network of main roads. The map indicates boundaries of counties & unitary authorities, shown either with their names or with numbers cross-referenced to lists provided on the map.A separate enlargement covers the Greater London area, showing individual boroughs. ...

Very decorative administrative wall map of the British Isles (100 x 70cm / 3’3” x 2’4” approx.) with a carefully graded palette of glossy shades of green shown against off-white sea background. Light relief shading with names of mountainous region & other geographical features provides topographic information & the map also shows the network of main roads. The map indicates boundaries of counties & unitary authorities, shown either with their names or with numbers cross-referenced to lists provided on the map.A separate enlargement covers the Greater London area, showing individual boroughs. ...

Did you know...that the oldest tree in Wales is a yew in Llangernyw in Conwy, thought to be around 4, 000 years old?.. .that London is one of only three cities worldwide to have hosted both the Olympic & Commonwealth Games?.. .that Ebenezer Place in Wick, Caithness, is officially recognised as the shortest street in the world, at a mere 206 cm (81 in.) in length? From a Scottish waterfall three times the height of Niagara Falls to the last foreign invasion of Britain & the birthplace of the first Oscar-winning Welshman, ” The British Isles: A Trivia Gazetteer” brings together hundreds of remarkable facts & feats each pertaining to a different location from across Britain & Irel&. As much an accessible & informative reference book as it is an entertaining miscellany, it aims to expand our knowledge of these extraordinary islands while uncovering & celebrating some of their most remarkable people & places. ...

Counties, Districts & Unitary Authorities Wall Map of the British Isles, size 84 x 121cm (33” x 48” approx) – encapsulated version, from Map Marketing showing county, district & unitary authorities names & boundaries plus, for United Kingdom only, additional information on population & post codes. The map shows the UK at 1:800, 000, with the whole of Ireland included as an inset at half the scale (1:1, 600, 000). Boundaries & names of counties, districts & unitary authorities are overprinted on a base showing the network of motorways & A roads, with domestic & international airports also marked. London area is presented in greater detail on an enlargement. Additional information is provided only for the United Kingdom (i.e. the Republic of Ireland is not covered):- separate lists with population figures for unitary authorities, counties & districts in Engl&, Scotl&, Wales & Northern Irel&- a map plus a list of postcode areas PLEASE NOTE: this map is also available on paper without the encapsulation.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...

Counties, Districts & Unitary Authorities Wall Map of the British Isles, size 83 x 120cm (33” x 48” approx) – paper version, from Map Marketing showing county, district & unitary authorities names & boundaries plus, for United Kingdom only, additional information on population & post codes. The map shows the UK at 1:800, 000, with the whole of Ireland included as an inset at half the scale (1:1, 600, 000). Boundaries & names of counties, districts & unitary authorities are overprinted on a base showing the network of motorways & A roads, with domestic & international airports also marked. London area is presented in greater detail on an enlargement. Additional information is provided only for the United Kingdom (i.e. the Republic of Ireland is not covered):- separate lists with population figures for unitary authorities, counties & districts in Engl&, Scotl&, Wales & Northern Irel&- a map plus a list of postcode areas PLEASE NOTE: this map is also available encapsulated ...

Route Planning Wall Map of the British Isles, size 84 x 121cm (33” x 47.5” approx) – encapsulated version, from Map Marketing showing the network of motorways, primary routes & other A roads, plus B roads on a base presenting the topography by altitude colouring with names of mountain ranges. The map shows the UK at 1:800, 000, with the whole of Ireland included as an inset at half the scale (1:1, 600, 000). Boundaries & names of counties & unitary authorities are also marked or, where appropriate given the amount of other information, the names are shown on accompanying panels. London area is presented in greater detail on an enlargement. Additional information is provided only for the United Kingdom (i.e. the Republic of Ireland is not covered):- a map plus a list of postcode areas- a mileage chart PLEASE NOTE: this map is also available on paper without the encapsulation.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...

Route Planning Wall Map of the British Isles, size 83 x 119.5cm (33” x 47” approx) – paper version, from Map Marketing showing the network of motorways, primary routes & other A roads, plus B roads on a base presenting the topography by altitude colouring with names of mountain ranges. The map shows the UK at 1:800, 000, with the whole of Ireland included as an inset at half the scale (1:1, 600, 000). Boundaries & names of counties & unitary authorities are also marked or, where appropriate given the amount of other information, the names are shown on accompanying panels. London area is presented in greater detail on an enlargement. Additional information is provided only for the United Kingdom (i.e. the Republic of Ireland is not covered):- a map plus a list of postcode areas- a mileage chart PLEASE NOTE: this map is also available encapsulated. ...

Sales & Marketing Wall Map of the British Isles, size 84 x 122cm (33” x 48” approx) – encapsulated version, from Map Marketing showing county & unitary authorities names & boundaries, plus additional information for the United Kingdom on postcode areas, TV coverage, etc. The map shows the UK at 1:800, 000, with the whole of Ireland included as an inset at half the scale (1:1, 600, 000). Boundaries & names of counties & unitary authorities are overprinted on a base showing the network of motorways & A roads, with domestic & international airports also marked. London area is presented in greater detail on an enlargement. Additional maps & lists provide information only for the United Kingdom (i.e. the Republic of Ireland is not covered):- a map plus a list of postcode areas- a map showing TV regions listing the number of homes in each area- a list of counties & unitary authorities with population figures PLEASE NOTE: this map is also available on paper without the encapsulation LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...