Writings on British History : A Bibliography of Books and Articles on the History of Great Britain from About 450 A.D. To 1914, Published During the Year 1936 (with an appendixes covering select lists of publications on British history since1914)

Jonathan Cape, London, first edition, 1940. Cloth, 8vo,. 389 pp. A comprehensive bibliography of the output of writings on British history from 450 AD to 1914 covering all such writings published in 1936. Arranged in a detailed classification scheme with Part I covering general works (such as bibliography, historiography, British history in general and works concerning auxiliary sciences), broken down by periods and for "English local history and topography" by county; Part II covers works relating to a specific period with the periods subdivided by topics such as General; Political, constitutional and legal history; Economic, social and cultural history; Ecclesiastical history; Educational history; Military and naval history; Maritime history and exploration; Foreign relations; History of arts and crafts; English local history; Channel Islands; Wales; Scotland; Ireland; British Empire (General, America and West Indies, India and East Indies) Biography (Collected; Individual). Each volume is excellently indexed. In addition to this comprehensive coverage of material concerning the period to 1914, the volume has an Appendix containing a selected list of the principal works and articles in historical periodicals dealing with British history of the First World War and post -WW1 periods. Very Good in lightly soiled and slightly chipped and torn dustwrapper.