A Very Short History of Britain describing all the kings and queens, the principal battles and other major events, with their dates, to help anyone who cant remember or never learned. A whistle-stop tour through 2,000 years of our nations story from the Roman invasion to the Falklands War and an essential guide to the great questions of English history: Who was there?, What occurred? and When did it happen'. Setting out the wide sweep of British history that is often ignored, historian George Chamier weaves together a reader-friendly combination of key dates with linking narrative. Here are all our good Kings and usurpers, low dealings and acts of heroism, moments of grreat conquest, empire or defeat - and through it all the story of the formation of the United Kingdom. Do you know: the difference between Vortigern, Hengist and Horsa? How the Welsh got hammered, Scotland was cleared and England got its name? Which Roman emperor was born in Yorkshire? Why King John got the nickname softsword? This is a little book with an important aim - to connect all the great dates in history and put them in order to show the whole story of our nation. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Title: When It Happened
Publisher: Constable
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1845294475
ISBN 13: 9781845294472
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Book Type: Book

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This is a whistle-stop tour through 2,000 years of our nation's story from the Roman invasion to the Falklands War. Setting out the wide sweep of British history that is often ignored, historian George Chamier weaves together a reader-friendly combination of key dates with linking narrative. Here are all our good Kings and usurpers, low dealings and acts of heroism, moments of great conquest, empire or defeat - and through it all the story of the formation of the United Kingdom. Do you know: the difference between Vortigern, Hengist and Horsa? How the Welsh got hammered, Scotland was cleared and England got its name? Which Roman emperor was born in Yorkshire? Why King John got the nickname 'softsword'? This is a little book with an important aim - to connect all the great dates in history and put them in order to show the whole story of our nation.

About the Author

George Chamier was formerly head of history at Bradfield College, Berkshire. He now lives in London and works as a freelance writer and teacher of history and politics

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