This book provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of Great Britain from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader. Coverage includes: Early Settlements, Celts, and Romans; Anglo-Saxons, Scots,and Vikings; Scotland, England, and Wales; Britain in the Late Middle Ages; The Making of Protestant Britain; Industry and Conquest; Britain in the Age of Empire; An Age of Crisis; The Age of Consensus; A House Divided; and The Age of Brexit.