When it Happened in Britain by George Chamier
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. All told in lively and amusing short chapters, this is the perfect book for the person who can never quite remember the key dates in British history or feels exasperated that their friends and family are so ignorant of British history.
A lively narrative* Good Book Guide. *
I hope every school in Britain buys at least one copy of this book, although from what I know of modern history syllabuses, the kids will need it just as much when they leave school as when they start. -- Ben Fenton * Daily Telegraph *
Does what it says on the tin: it is a brief, chronological history of Britain from the Romans to the internet, with pithy summaries of the key events. Chamier pays attention to social and cultural phenomena as well as kings and battles, so that we hear all about Reform Acts and suffragettes as well as the Battle of Bosworth.' -- Dominic Sandbrook * Daily Telegraph *
I loved it. * Ham & High *
Well-written and entertaining. * suite101.com *
I hope every school in Britain buys at least one copy of this book, although from what I know of modern history syllabuses, the kids will need it just as much when they leave school as when they start. -- Ben Fenton * Daily Telegraph *
Does what it says on the tin: it is a brief, chronological history of Britain from the Romans to the internet, with pithy summaries of the key events. Chamier pays attention to social and cultural phenomena as well as kings and battles, so that we hear all about Reform Acts and suffragettes as well as the Battle of Bosworth.' -- Dominic Sandbrook * Daily Telegraph *
I loved it. * Ham & High *
Well-written and entertaining. * suite101.com *
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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| ISBN 13 | 9781845296452 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845296451 |
| Title | When it Happened in Britain |
| Author | George Chamier |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2009-10-29 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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