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 1938 (with an appendix covering a select list of publications in 1938 on British history since 1914)

Jonathan Cape, London, first edition, 1951. Cloth, 8vo,. 333 pp. A comprehensive bibliography of the output of writings on British history from 450 AD to 1914 covering all such writings published in 1938. 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). 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 in 1938 dealing with British history of the First World War and post -WW1 periods. Very Good in used dustwrapper.