A Dictionary of British and Irish HistoryMore 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 isnt 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