The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain tells the story of Britain and her peoples over two thousand years, from the coming of the Roman legions to the present day. Now available in an easy-to-read, updated format, The Oxford History of Britain presents the text of this classic in British history. Ten leading historians offer a dramatic narrative of developments throughout the British Isles, exploring the relationship between the political, economic, social, and cultural transformations in British history. This new edition has been updated to include events of the past twelve years, as well as a revised chapter on the Tudor age.