From prehistoric England, Stonehenge and the Romans to modern times, discover the people, places and events that built a country. A concise but comprehensive guide to English history and how England has come to be what it is today.
Key events, people and places include:
. The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
. 1066, Battle of Hastings
. Richard 1 and The Crusades
. Henry VIII, Thomas More, The Spanish Armada, Gunpowder Plot
. Cromwell
. World Wars 1 and 2
. The NHS
. The 1953 Coronation
. World Cup win
. The Beatles
. Margaret Thatcher
. Princess Diana
. Brexit
Beautifully produced, Collins Little Book of English History is a treasure in itself and makes a perfect gift for any visitor to England or enthusiast about its history.
