The History of Britain: From neolithic times to the present day
Dec 2020 · Arcturus Publishing
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From the Stone Age to the 21st century, The History of Britain chronicles the epic story of this small but turbulent kingdom.
Divided into major historical periods with useful timelines, this richly illustrated book covers both well-known and obscure events. Find out about the Norman invasions, the execution of Charles I, the uprisings in Dark Age Wales, the birth of tabloid newspapers in Victorian Britain and much more. Fully revised and updated to include the latest political developments, this fascinating book helps readers to navigate this vast and enthralling history.
Topics include:
• Our earliest ancestors
• Boudicca's revolt
• Dark Age culture
• The Viking incursions
• Victorian voting reforms
• The birth of the welfare state
• Brexit and the Scottish independence referendum
Divided into major historical periods with useful timelines, this richly illustrated book covers both well-known and obscure events. Find out about the Norman invasions, the execution of Charles I, the uprisings in Dark Age Wales, the birth of tabloid newspapers in Victorian Britain and much more. Fully revised and updated to include the latest political developments, this fascinating book helps readers to navigate this vast and enthralling history.
Topics include:
• Our earliest ancestors
• Boudicca's revolt
• Dark Age culture
• The Viking incursions
• Victorian voting reforms
• The birth of the welfare state
• Brexit and the Scottish independence referendum
About the author
Richard Dargie lectured in History Education at the University of Edinburgh. A prolific author on all aspects of British and European history, he has written over thirty books for adults and children as well as over fifty television and radio scripts for the BBC. Richard has lectured throughout Europe thanks to his work with EUROCLIO and the Council of Europe.
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