The Illustrated Dictionary of British Heritage edited by Alan Isaacs and Jennifer Monk

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket has light creasing at edges and spine. Fading to spine. Interior and binding are also very good.

The Illustrated Dictionary of British Heritage encapsulates the essence of Britain and British life in 1500 clearly written entries, which combine interpretation with information, supported by photographs, explanatory diagrams and maps.

The book deals with a wide range of topics, spanning the whole of the United Kingdom, and presents both the inheritance of ancient customs and the newer heritage of present-day institutions and organisations. Includes information on buildings, ceremonies, law, languages, sport, government, religion and the monarchy, Parliament and the Bank of England, along with modern facets of everyday life.

Combines factual information with interpretation and includes numerous complementary illustrations.

Foreword by the Duke of Norfolk.