Dictionary of British and Irish History (eBook)

Robert Peberdy has worked as an editor for the book-packaging company Equinox (Oxford) Ltd and as a researcher and writer for the Oxfordshire office of the Victoria History of the Counties of England, a major research project of London University. He is co-author (with Antonia Catchpole and David Clark) of Burford: Buildings and People in a Cotswold Town, and has written papers on medieval economic history. He is also the Reviews Editor of the journal Oxoniensia. Philip Waller was Fellow and Tutor in History at Merton College, Oxford, from 1971 to 2008, and has been an Emeritus Fellow since then. He also served as Senior Tutor, Sub-Warden, and Acting Warden. Twice a Visiting Professor in the United States, he has lectured there on other occasions and at many British universities. He is a former Editor of the English Historical Review, and his publications include Town, City, & Nation: England 1850-1914 and Writers, Readers, & Reputations: Literary Life in Britain 1870-1918.

Preface vii

Advisers ix

Contributors x

Abbreviations xii

Acknowledgements xiv

Dictionary Entries A-Z 1

Maps 695

"This dictionary can be used in two totally separate and distinct ways - as an information source or as a launch point for expanding knowledge - and it is for that reason that I am delighted to commend it."
--Paul Gaskell, Oxfordshire Family Historian, Volume 35, No 3, December 2021
"More reliable than Wikipedia, more fun than Britannica, this invaluable book is the go-to for quick explanations of places, people, institutions and concepts in British and Irish history from the very beginning to the present day. Anyone who isn't sure about the detail of the history of these islands (and who is?) needs this book."
--Chris Wickham, FBA, Emeritus Chichele Professor of Medieval History, University of Oxford; author of Framing the Early Middle Ages: Europe and the Mediterranean, 400-800

"This wide-ranging, succinct and factually watertight historical dictionary compiled by professional historians is a powerful antidote to the likes of ChatGPT and a must for all serious students and school, college and university libraries."
--Robert Gildea, FBA, Emeritus Professor of Modern History, University of Oxford; author of Backbone of the Nation: Mining Communities and the Great Strike of 1984-5

"A readable, enjoyable and wide-ranging book which has quickly taught me a great deal about numerous aspects of Britain and Ireland throughout their history. I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone interested in history."
--Dr Pamela Nightingale, author of Enterprise, Money and Credit in England before the Black Death 1285-1349

"This dictionary is an indispensable adjunct to the work of any serious historian. Most helpful for me is its fine coverage of Irish history."
--Charles Webster, Emeritus Fellow of All Souls College, University of Oxford; author of The National Health Service: A Political History

"I find the dictionary to be of great value and thoroughly recommend it."
--John Steane, author of The Archaeology of the Medieval English Monarchy

"Just the kind of book that will help any student of history, and especially those at school. It provides an overview and links which draw you into each subject. It's so much fun to hold, read and dip into. Much better than any internet site!"
--Stephen Smith, formerly Headmaster of Bedford Modern School