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This sumptious book is a wonderful first-introduction to British history. Masters of illustrated non-fiction, Mick Manning and Brita Granström tell the story of Britain from the Stone Age up to the present in a truly integrated narrative of text and illustration. It moves throughs the Iron Age, Stonehenge, the Celts, the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, then on to the marvels of the Medieval era, the Tudors and Stuarts, the Industrial Revolution, the Victorians and the 20th century right up to the modern day. The exciting story is supplemented by many amazing facts and introduces key figures from kings, queens and military leaders to scientists, artists and writers. History doesn’t have to be horrible – here it is gripping, fascinating and fun!
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Manning and Granstrom want to make history attractive and accessible for young readers and in this they have succeeded yet again
The perfect introduction to the fascinating history of our nation ... The exciting story is supplemented by many amazing facts and introduces key figures from kings, queens and military leaders to scientists, artists and writers ... who could fail to find history enthralling when presented so well?
A brilliant introduction to the history of Britain.
Only Manning and Granstrom could have condensed the history of Britain into an absorbing and useful book for children which is also attractive
This gem of a book covers everything you could possibly need to know about our green and pleasant land
An entertaining and informative guide through the story of Britain
Absolutely stuffed to the brim with characters, facts and figures from each period of history. An utterly absorbing and brilliant history book.