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English History: People, places and events that built a country (Collins Little Books)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title English History: People, places and events that built a country (Collins Little Books)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert Peal
By (author) Collins Books
SeriesCollins Little Books
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 151,Width 106
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9780008298135
ClassificationsDewey:942
Audience
Teenage / Young Adult

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Collins
Publication Date 4 October 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The perfect stocking filler for lovers of English History. A concise guide to key events, people and places in English history and how England has come to be what it is today. From prehistoric England, Stonehenge and the Romans to modern times. 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.

Author Biography

Rob Peal is a history teacher and Joint Headteacher at the West London Free School, an all-ability secondary school in Hammersmith. He is also the author of Knowing History, a series of Key Stage 3 textbooks published by Collins.