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.
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.