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The story of Britain: from the Romans to the present: a narrative history

✍ Scribed by Rebecca Fraser

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Year: 2003;2006
Tongue: English
Weight: 887 KB
Category: Fiction

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✦ Synopsis

"A beautifully written story, a box of delights, a treasure trove: final proof of truth's superiority over fiction."--Andrew RobertsRebecca Fraser's dramatic portrayal of the larger-than-life characters who forged Britain's national institutions is an enjoyable introduction to British history and a useful chronology of the past. A highly readable account of the men and women who created turning points in history, it is packed with anecdotes about British scientists, explorers, soldiers, traders, writers, and artists.

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