The Story of BritainThe Story of Britain
From the Romans to the Present : a Narrative History
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Current format, Book, 2005, 1st American ed, Available .An anecdotal account about the men and women who helped found Britain's national institutions discusses how their achievements reflected such historical endeavors as liberty, the rule of law, and parliamentary democracy, in an epic volume that features such individuals as Thomas More, William Wilberforce, and Winston Churchill. 20,000 first printing.
An anecdotal account about the men and women who helped found Britain's national institutions discusses how their achievements reflected such historical endeavors as liberty, the rule of law, and parliamentary democracy.
Beginning the narrative with the island's conquest by the Romans, this history of Britain self-consciously relies on a traditional narrative structure of strict chronology and largely concentrates on the political history of the English kingdom as seen through the activities of kings, generals, and politicians. Her story of the rise and fall of dynasties, the ebbs and flows of battles and wars, and the shifting sands of political fortune ends with Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee in 2002. Originally published in Great Britain under the title A People's History of Britain. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
“A beautifully written story, a box of delights, a treasure trove: final proof of truth’s superiority over fiction.”—Andrew Roberts
A sparkling anecdotal account with the pace of an epic, about the men and women who created turning points in history. Rebecca Fraser's dramatic portrayal of the scientists, statesmen, explorers, soldiers, traders, and artists who forged Britain's national institutions is the perfect introduction to British history.Just as much as kings and queens, battles and empire, Britain's great themes have been the liberty of the individual, the rule of law, and the parliamentary democracy invented to protect them. Ever since Caractacus and Boudicca surprised the Romans with the bravery of their resistance, Britain has stood out as the home of freedom. From Thomas More to William Wilberforce, from Gladstone to Churchill, Britain's history is studded with heroic figures who have resisted tyranny in all its guises, whether it be the Stuart kings' belief in divine right, the institution of slavery, or the ambitions of Napoleon and Hitler.
An anecdotal account about the men and women who helped found Britain's national institutions discusses how their achievements reflected such historical endeavors as liberty, the rule of law, and parliamentary democracy.
Beginning the narrative with the island's conquest by the Romans, this history of Britain self-consciously relies on a traditional narrative structure of strict chronology and largely concentrates on the political history of the English kingdom as seen through the activities of kings, generals, and politicians. Her story of the rise and fall of dynasties, the ebbs and flows of battles and wars, and the shifting sands of political fortune ends with Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee in 2002. Originally published in Great Britain under the title A People's History of Britain. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
“A beautifully written story, a box of delights, a treasure trove: final proof of truth’s superiority over fiction.”—Andrew Roberts
A sparkling anecdotal account with the pace of an epic, about the men and women who created turning points in history. Rebecca Fraser's dramatic portrayal of the scientists, statesmen, explorers, soldiers, traders, and artists who forged Britain's national institutions is the perfect introduction to British history.Just as much as kings and queens, battles and empire, Britain's great themes have been the liberty of the individual, the rule of law, and the parliamentary democracy invented to protect them. Ever since Caractacus and Boudicca surprised the Romans with the bravery of their resistance, Britain has stood out as the home of freedom. From Thomas More to William Wilberforce, from Gladstone to Churchill, Britain's history is studded with heroic figures who have resisted tyranny in all its guises, whether it be the Stuart kings' belief in divine right, the institution of slavery, or the ambitions of Napoleon and Hitler.
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