United Kingdom

by Rae Simons

Overview

A member of the EU since 1973, the United Kingdom is made up mostly of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK has long been one of the most powerful countries in the world. Today, the UK struggles with issues like immigration and the global financial crisis, but it continues to have a lot of influence around the globe. Discover more about this exciting, modern nation!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422292761
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/29/2014
Series:	Major European Union Nations
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

1 Modern Issues 11

2 Britain's Ancient History and Modern Government 21

3 The Modern-Day Economy of the United Kingdom 39

4 The United Kingdom's People and Culture 45

5 Looking to the Future 55

Time Line 59

Find Out More 60

Glossary 61

Index 63

Picture Credits 63

About the Authors and the Consultant 64