Modern Britain, 1750 to the Present

This wide-ranging introduction to the history of modern Britain extends from the eighteenth century to the present day. Vernon structures his compelling narrative around the rise, fall and reinvention of liberal ideas of how markets, governments and empires should work. In this new edition, Vernon expands on four important themes: the history of the environment and climate crisis; global pandemics; the history of minoritised people of colour; and shifting ideas of democracy and sovereignty. This textbook offers a new global history of Britain, demonstrating how the world shaped the course of Britain's modern history. Richly illustrated with figures and maps, the book features textboxes, further reading guides, highlighted key terms and a glossary. A supplementary online package includes a study guide with discussion questions and links to additional primary sources. This textbook is an essential resource for introductory courses on the history of modern Britain.

• Told as a single narrative of the rise, fall and reinvention of liberalism, helping students to see how each episode is part of a larger story and allowing them to gauge how their own interpretation agrees or differs
• Vernon demonstrates how global events shaped British history, encouraging students to see the story of modern Britain as part of a global narrative
• Maps, glossaries and text boxes are used to provide key context, making the text accessible to students from different backgrounds