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.