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Story of England: Every Visitor's Companion to England's Heritage ISBN: 0714826529 ISBN13: 9780714826523 Story of England: Every Visitor's Companion to England's Heritage By: Christopher Hibbert Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd Format: Paperback Our Price: 6.56 Discount: 34% RRP: 9.95

The perfect introduction to England's past for readers of all ages, this book is also a unique work of popular history. Christopher Hibbert is a master storyteller. With vivid character sketches, telling details and well-chosen anecdotes he brings people and places to life, while the outline of great events remains clear. His remarkable narrative gift keeps the reader enthralled, from the first encounter with England's Neolithic inhabitants, through the entire course of the country's political, economic and cultural history, to an expression of faith in the qualities of the English today. The text is illuminated throughout by many colour illustrations, and the need for quick reference is met by maps, genealogies, fold-out chronological charts and a comprehensive index. Concise yet richly informative, this book presents a new style of history that will delight and educate all who read it.


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This general introduction to popular history attempts to relate the events of each period of English history to the heritage that can still be seen and appreciated. Designed to make fact-finding easy, the volume is supported by numerous tables, maps and illustrations.

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