Usborne History Of Britain

Brocklehurst, Ruth

£25.00

This is a comprehensive conpendium of the history of Britain, encompassing everything from prehistoric times to the turn of the new millennium. It also features internet links to additional sources, including video clips, games and much more.

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Publish Date: 27/06/2008

Description

From the Ice Age to the dawn of the 21st century, this book tells the story of Britain, its people and the events that have shaped their lives. It charts the dramatic developments and twists and turns of Britain’s history, and describes characters from all walks of life, from conquering kings, revolting peasants and troublesome priests, to intrepid explorers, cunning inventors and outrageous artists.

Contents:
The people of Britain
Prehistoric Britain
Roman Britain
The early Middle Ages
The Middle Ages
Tudors and Stuarts
The Georgians
The Victorians
The early 20th century
The Second World War
Post War Britain
Factfile Britain’s long and varied history comes to life with intriguing facts, stunning illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and family trees. Includes a factfile with places to visit and internet links to recommended websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. Beautifully presented with a cloth cover, dust jacket and ribbon marker.

Additional information

Weight 1960 g
Dimensions 259.2 × 192.4 × 41.7 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

512

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

941 (edition:22)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J