The story of Britain : from the Romans to the present day / Roy Strong.
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TextPublisher: London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2018Copyright date: ©1996Edition: Revised and updated editionDescription: xviii, 590 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations, colour map ; 20 cmContent type: text | still image | cartographic image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781474607063; 1474607063Subject(s): Great Britain -- History | Great Britain -- Politics and government | Great Britain -- Social life and customsSummary: Roy Strong has written an exemplary introduction to the history of Britain, as first designated by the Romans. It is a brilliant and balanced account of successive ages bound together by a compelling narrative which answers the questions: 'Where do we come from?' and 'Where are we going?'Beginning with the earliest recorded Celtic times, and ending with the present day of Brexit Britain, it is a remarkable achievement. With his passion, enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, he is the ideal narrator. His book should be read by anyone, anywhere, who cares about Britain's national past, national identity and national prospects.
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"First published in Great Britain in 1998 by Pimlico" --Title page verso.
Includes index.
Roy Strong has written an exemplary introduction to the history of Britain, as first designated by the Romans. It is a brilliant and balanced account of successive ages bound together by a compelling narrative which answers the questions: 'Where do we come from?' and 'Where are we going?'Beginning with the earliest recorded Celtic times, and ending with the present day of Brexit Britain, it is a remarkable achievement. With his passion, enthusiasm and wide-ranging knowledge, he is the ideal narrator. His book should be read by anyone, anywhere, who cares about Britain's national past, national identity and national prospects.
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