Introduction to British history and cultures:English edition

Chapter 1 Origin and History
Text A The Origin and History of the UK
Text B Elizabeth I of England
Supplementary Reading Song to the Men of England
Knowledge Expansion Kings and Queens of England and Great Britain
Chapter 2 Climate and Territory
Text A Climate of the United Kingdom
Text B Geography of the United Kingdom
Supplementary reading I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
Knowledge Expansion Relevant Knowledge of the United Kingdom
Chapter 3 System of Government and Political Parties
Text A The System of Government of the United Kingdom
Text B Political Parties of the United Kingdom
Supplementary Reading Elizabeth Ⅱ
Knowledge Expansion The Monarch’s Power of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister’s Power
Chapter 4 Laws and Rules
Text A The Constitution of the United Kingdom
Text B The Sources of the Constitution of United Kingdom
Supplementary Reading The Legal System of the United Kingdom
Knowledge Expansion List of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Chapter 5 Industrial Revolution
Text A A General Introduction to Industrial Revolution
Text B Technological Developments in Britain during Industrial Revolution
Supplementary Reading Social Effects of Industrial Revolution on Great Britain
Knowledge Expansion Joseph Whitworth
Chapter 6 Two World Wars
Text A History of the United Kingdom during World War Ⅰ
Text B Great Britain，from World War I to World War Ⅱ
Supplementary Reading Churchill’s Speech： We Shall Fight Them on the Beaches
Knowledge Expansion Winston Churchill
Chapter 7 Education
Text A British Education System
Text B Universities in the United Kingdom
Supplementary Reading The University of Oxford
Knowledge Expansion Stephen Hawking
Chapter 8 Economy and Social Welfare
Text A An Introduction to British Economy
Text B Healthcare in the United Kingdom
Supplementary Reading Economy of London
Knowledge Expansion Keynesian Economics
Chapter 9 Press，Radio and Television
Text A Introduction to British Media
Text B British Newspapers
Supplementary Reading British Broadcasting Corporation（BBC）
Knowledge Expansion British Academy of Film and Television Arts
Chapter 10 English Literature and Poems
Text A Development of British Literature and Poems
Text B Shakespeare
Supplementary Reading J.K.Rowling
Knowledge Expansion Sonnet 14
Chapter 11 Religion and Beliefs
Text A Christianity
Text B Church of England
Supplementary Reading St Paul’s Cathedral
Knowledge Expansion List of Church of England Dioceses
Chapter 12 Scenic Spots and Historical Sites
Text A Hyde Park
Text B Buckingham Palace
Supplementary Reading British Museum
Knowledge Expansion Top 10 London Attractions
Chapter 13 Holidays and Festivals
Text A British Holidays and Festivals
Text B Easter
Supplementary Reading Valentine’s Day
Knowledge Expansion List of British Holidays and Celebrations
Chapter 14 Manners and Courtesies in Social Life
Text A British Etiquette
Text B Superstitions in Britain
Supplementary Reading DOS and DON’TS（Taboos）in England
Knowledge Expansion English Afternoon Tea Etiquette
Chapter 15 Social Problems and Future
Text A ’Social Evils’ and ’Social Problems’ in Britain
Text B The UK Government Sustainable Development Strategy
Supplementary Reading Depression is UK’s Biggest Social Problem
Knowledge Expansion What Sports Do You Play in Britain？
Appendices
Appendix 1： Lists of Dynasties and Monarchs in British History
Appendix 2： Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom
Appendix 3： Major Events in UK History
Appendix 4： Shires of the United Kingdom
Appendix 5： UK’s National Anthem
Appendix 6： List of British Nobel Laureates
Appendix 7： National and Subnational Flags of the United Kingdom
Appendix 8： Currency and Banking of the United Kingdom
Appendix 9： History of British Literature
Appendix 10： British Educational System
References 参考文献