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The Story of Britain: From the Norman Conquest to the European Union
350 pp.
| Candlewick |
February, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-5122-0$21.99
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
P. J. Lynch.
This well-written, thoughtfully illustrated volume, an indispensable tool for European history buffs, focuses largely on English history. Information on Wales, Scotland, and Ireland is also provided where relevant to the overall narrative. Helpful timelines at the end of each section contextualize and summarize events. An appended list of monarchs (since 1066) is useful for keeping all those royals straight. Ind.