This Land of Promise: A History of Refugees and Exiles in Britain / Multicultural Britain: A People's History.

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 3. P. 104 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jones, Thomas C. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses two books, "This Land of Promise" by Matthew Lockwood and "Multicultural Britain: A People's History" by Kieran Connell, which explore the history of refugees and exiles in Britain and the social history of multiculturalism in the country from 1945 to the present. Lockwood's book focuses on prominent refugees from the 16th to the 20th centuries, while Connell's book delves into the social dynamics of multiculturalism in cities like Cardiff, Nottingham, Bradford, and Birmingham. While Lockwood's book is criticized for its lack of analysis and shallow grounding in source material, Connell's book is praised for its compelling narrative and thorough research, shedding light on the lives of diverse communities in Britain. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2025/03, Vol. 75, Issue 3, p104
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:182996813
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