British and Irish Studies

Books on Britain/UK and England

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  • Great Britain, British, England, English, and names of specifc cities, locales, regions: e.g. London; Birmingham; England, Northern, Wessex, etc.   
  • Civilization, History, Politics, Social conditions, Social life and customs, National characteristics, etc.
  • Time periods: 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, etc. 
  • Terms for specifc groups, topics, and events: Black people, Sexual minoritiesEmigration and immigration, World War 1914-1918, Brexit, etc.

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Books on Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland)

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  • Ireland, Northern Ireland, Irish, and names of specifc cities, locales: e.g. Belfast, Galway, Dublin
  • Civilization, History, Politics, Social conditions, Social life and customs, National characteristics, etc.
  • Time periods: 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, etc. 
  • Terms for specifc groups, topics, and events: Women, ProtestantsEmigration and immigration, Political violence (term for Northern Ireland's "Troubles")

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Books on Scotland

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  • Scotland, Scottish, and names of specifc cities, locales, regions: e.g. Glasgow, Edinburgh, Highlands, Shetland, etc.   
  • Civilization, History, Politics, Social conditions, Social life and customs, National characteristics, etc.
  • Time periods: 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, etc. 
  • Terms for specifc groups, topics, and events: Women, MuslimsEmigration and immigration, Referendum, Identity, etc.

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Books on Wales

Search for additional books and materials using Libraries Search. Good terms to use: 

  • Wales, Welsh, and names of specifc cities, locales, regions: e.g. Cardiff, Swansea, etc.   
  • Civilization, History, Politics, Social conditions, Social life and customs, National characteristics, etc.
  • Time periods: 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, etc. 
  • Terms for specifc groups, topics, and events: Women, Nationalism, Welsh language, Brexit, etc.

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Book catalogs and databases

Last Updated: Aug 29, 2025 4:16 PM