List of Maps, Diagrams and Tables. Contributors. Introduction: Chris Williams (University of Wales, Swansea). Part I: Britain and the World. 1. Britain and the World Economy: Anthony Howe (University of East Anglia). 2. Britain and the European Balance of Power: John R. Davis (Kingston University). 3. Britain and Empire: Douglas M. Peers (University of Calgary). 4. The Armed Forces: Edward M. Spiers (University of Leeds). Part II: Politics and Government. 5. The Monarchy and the House of Lords: The 'Dignified' Parts of the Constitution: William M. Kuhn (Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin). 6. The State: Philip Harling (University of Kentucky). 7. Political Leadership and Political Parties, 1800-1846: Michael J. Turner (University of Sunderland). 8. Political Leadership and Political Parties, 1846-1900: Michael J. Turner (University of Sunderland). 9. Parliamentary Reform and the Electorate: Michael S. Smith (University of California, Riverside). 10. Politics and Gender: Sarah Richardson (University of Warwick). 11. Political Thought: Gregory Claeys (Royal Holloway, University of London). Part III: Economy and Society. 12. Agriculture and Rural Society: Michael Winstanley (Lancaster University). 13. Industry and Transport: William J. Ashworth (University of Liverpool). 14. Urbanization: Simon Gunn (University of Leicester). 15. The Family: Shani D'Cruze (Manchester Metropolitan University). 16. Migration and Settlement: Ian Whyte (Lancaster University). 17. Standard of Living, Quality of Life: Jane Humphries (University of Oxford). 18. Class and the Classes: Martin Hewitt (Trinity and All Saints, University of Leeds). 19. Economic Thought: Noel Thompson (University of Wales, Swansea). Part IV: Society and Culture. 20. Religion: Mark A. Smith (University of Oxford). 21. Literacy, Learning and Education: Philip Gardner (University of Cambridge). 22. The Press and the Printed Word: Aled Jones (University of Wales, Aberystwyth). 23. Crime, Policing and Punishment: Heather Shore (University of Portsmouth). 24. Popular Leisure and Sport: Andy Croll (University of Glamorgan). 25. Health and Medicine: Keir Waddington (Cardiff University). 26. Sexuality: Lesley A. Hall (University College, London). 27. The Arts: Patricia Pulham (Queen Mary, University of London). 28. The Sciences: Iwan Rhys Morus (University of Wales, Aberystwyth). Part V: The United Kingdom. 29. Politics in Ireland: Christine Kinealy (University of Central Lancashire). 30. Economy and Society in Ireland: Christine Kinealy (University of Central Lancashire). 31. Scotland: E. W. McFarland (Glasgow Caledonian University). 32. Wales: Matthew Cragoe (University of Hertfordshire). 33. British Identities: Chris Williams (University of Wales, Swansea). Bibliography of Secondary Sources. Index
