The story of Britain
Dillon, Patrick, 1962-2013
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A comprehensive history of Britain that delves into some edgy and less well-known events, this book covers everything from William the Conqueror's arrival in 1066 to the Battle of Britain. A narrative history of Britain from 1066 to the end of the 20th century.A magnificent account that celebrates the rich diversity of the people and culture of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. All the great events in British history are here - including the signing of Magna Carta, the Fire of London, the Gunpowder Plot, the execution of Charles I, the Battle of Waterloo, the abolition of slavery and the Blitz - as well as others that are less well known but no less important. So are kings, queens, adventurers, freedom fighters, scientists, politicians and visionaries, as well as ordinary people who found themselves doing extraordinary things in extraordinary times.
Main title:
The story of Britain / Patrick Dillon ; with illustrations by P.J. Lynch.
Author:
Dillon, Patrick, 1962-, authorLynch, Patrick James, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Walker Books, 2013.
Collation:
340 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white) ; 23 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2010.Includes index.
ISBN:
9781406348606 (pbk)
Dewey class:
941
Language:
English
Subject:
Children's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage general interest: History & the pastUnited Kingdom, Great BritainInterest age: from c 10 yearsEducational: HistoryEuropec 500 CE to c 1000 CE"15th century, c 1400 to c 1499"c 1000 CE to c 1500Great Britain -- History -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 9+History
BRN:
1840525
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