The Story Of Britain From The Romans To The Present A Narrative History
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The Story of Britain From the Romans to the Present A Narrative History
Author | : Rebecca Fraser |
Publsiher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 848 |
Release | : 2006-11-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0393072495 |
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“A beautifully written story, a box of delights, a treasure trove: final proof of truth’s superiority over fiction.”—Andrew Roberts A sparkling anecdotal account with the pace of an epic, about the men and women who created turning points in history. Rebecca Fraser's dramatic portrayal of the scientists, statesmen, explorers, soldiers, traders, and artists who forged Britain's national institutions is the perfect introduction to British history. Just as much as kings and queens, battles and empire, Britain's great themes have been the liberty of the individual, the rule of law, and the parliamentary democracy invented to protect them. Ever since Caractacus and Boudicca surprised the Romans with the bravery of their resistance, Britain has stood out as the home of freedom. From Thomas More to William Wilberforce, from Gladstone to Churchill, Britain's history is studded with heroic figures who have resisted tyranny in all its guises, whether it be the Stuart kings' belief in divine right, the institution of slavery, or the ambitions of Napoleon and Hitler.
The Story of Britain
Author | : Roy Strong |
Publsiher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2018-06-14 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781474607070 |
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THE CLASSIC HISTORY OF BRITAIN, FULLY UPDATED Roy Strong has written an exemplary introduction to the history of Britain, as first designated by the Romans. It is a brilliant and balanced account of successive ages bound together by a compelling narrative which answers the questions: 'Where do we come from?' and 'Where are we going?' Beginning with the earliest recorded Celtic times, and ending with the present day of Brexit Britain, it is a remarkable achievement. With his passion, enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, he is the ideal narrator. His book should be read by anyone, anywhere, who cares about Britain's national past, national identity and national prospects.
The Story of Britain From the Romans to the Present A Narrative History
Author | : Rebecca Fraser |
Publsiher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 849 |
Release | : 2006-11-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780393329025 |
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Chronicles the history of Britain from Roman times to the present day.
A People s History Of Britain
Author | : Rebecca Fraser |
Publsiher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 848 |
Release | : 2011-06-08 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781446477298 |
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Combining compelling narrative history with helpful chronology, A People's History of Britain tells the story - from the Romans to the present day - of the small northern islands off the coast of Europe which became the world's largest empire. Full of kings, queens and battles and the heroic individuals who created turning points in history, it is packed with anecdotes about British scientists, explorers, soldiers, traders, writers and artists.
The Story of Britain
Author | : Roy Strong |
Publsiher | : Pegasus Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2020-08-11 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1643134922 |
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An authoritative and sweeping history of Britain from the Romans to the present day—in a newly revised edition for the next generation of readers. The Story of Britain is an accessible one-volume history that clearly depict Britain's origins—and explain how the past shaped the nation's current identity. He begins the story of Britain from the very earliest recorded Celtic times, and with this new edition has now brought it up to date via the Blair years and into the present day of Brexit Britain. A magnificently eloquent volume, the narrative chronicles two thousand years of Britain's history, the triumph of its people, the glory of its culture, and its dramatic influence on other nations of the world, especially the United States. It is a remarkable achievement and, with his passion, enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, Strong is the ideal narrator. The book is ideally suited for everyone who cares about Britain's past.
The Story of Britain
Author | : Roy Strong |
Publsiher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019-07-04 |
Genre | : Great Britain |
ISBN | : 1474607063 |
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'A triumph' INDEPENDENT 'A thought-provoking and indispensable book' DAILY MAIL 'An instant classic ... I have been reading it with unalloyed admiration and delight' EVENING STANDARD Roy Strong has written an exemplary introduction to the history of Britain, as first designated by the Romans. It is a brilliant and balanced account of successive ages bound together by a compelling narrative which answers the questions: 'Where do we come from?' and 'Where are we going?' Beginning with the earliest recorded Celtic times, and ending with the present day of Brexit Britain, it is a remarkable achievement. With his passion, enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, he is the ideal narrator. His book should be read by anyone, anywhere, who cares about Britain's national past, national identity and national prospects.
Roman Britain
Author | : Patricia Southern |
Publsiher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2011-09-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781445609256 |
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The most authoritative history of Roman Britain ever published for the general reader.
Roman Britain A New History
Author | : Guy de la Bédoyère |
Publsiher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2014-02-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780500771846 |
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“Lucid and engaging . . . should take pride of place on the bookshelf of specialists and non-specialists interested in Roman Britain.” —Minerva This illuminating account of Britain as a Roman province sets the Roman conquest and occupation of the island within the larger context of Romano-British society and how it functioned. The author first outlines events from the Iron Age period immediately preceding the conquest in AD 43 to the emperor Honorius’s advice to the Britons in 410 to fend for themselves. He then tackles the issues facing Britons after the absorption of their culture by an invading army, including the role of government and the military in the province, religion, commerce, technology, and daily life. For this revised edition, the text, illustrations, and bibliography have been updated to reflect the latest discoveries and research in recent years. The superb illustrations feature reconstruction drawings, dramatic aerial views of Roman remains, and images of Roman villas, mosaics, coins, pottery, and sculpture.