Former teacher and historian John D. Grainger presents The United Kingdom: The Unification & Disintegration of Britain Since AD 43, a scholarly, in-depth examination of how the British Isles have gradually unified over the course of centuries - and how that unification may be fracturing today, accentuated by internal disagreement and controversy over "Brexit" (Britain's withdrawal from the European Union). Expensively researched, and featuring an index for ease of reference, The United Kingdom is a salient, measured, and illuminating study of history with reflections on what Britain's past means for its present and future, highly recommended especially for public and college library World History collections.

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Midwest Book Review

This informative book provides a distinctive view of attempts to unify Britain from the early arrival of the Romans.

Every page is informative and clearly written. There is an interesting twist concerning Brexit in the very last lines.

Forces Pension Society

A book that is thoroughly researched and written for accessibility, serving academics and post-graduates but readable for the general public. The story of the United Kingdom is a mixture of myth, mystery and fact. This book provides a fact-based appraisal – Very Highly Recommended.

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Books Ireland, September/October 2019

This excellent treatise on how the United Kingdom became the UK following years of Dark Ages invasions and through the middle ages unification with Scotland makes for a very interesting read. Some of what you will read in this book you will be already familiar with, some of it will be new to you.

Books Monthly

This book is a good narrative account of the evolution of the United Kingdom and the stresses that have contributed to the continuation of the union of nations and those that may in time see the fragmentation of that union. It considers the value of the union and it has been strongest at times of external pressures. An interesting basis for thought on the subject and current events.

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