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This Sceptred Isle

Christopher Lee

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Presents the story of British history from Caesar's invasion in 55 BC to Queen Victoria's death in 1901. This book uses extracts from Winston Churchill's "A History of the English-Speaking People". It focuses on the pivotal events and key characters that have shaped British history.

Based on the award-winning Radio 4 programmes THIS SCEPTRED ISLE tells the fascinating story of British history from Caesar's invasion in 55BC to Queen Victoria's death in 1901.Using extracts from Winston Churchill's A HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING PEOPLES plus accounts from contemporary chronicles and diaries, Lee's book focuses on the pivotal events and key characters that have shaped British history. Written in an accessible yet authoritative style.'Has there ever been a more user-friendly means to the history of Britain' - The Spectator

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
672
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN:
9780140261332
Published Date:
3/12/1998
Dimensions:
1mm x 1mm x 1mm
Weight:
145g
Category:
British & Irish history

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RRP: £16.99

Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9780140261332

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