The Story of Britain: From the Romans to the Present: A Narrative History by Reb

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"A beautifully written story, a box of delights, a treasure trove: final proof of truth's superiority over fiction."—Andrew Roberts

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

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.

Author Biography

Rebecca Fraser has worked as a researcher, an editor, and a journalist, and has written for many publications, including Tatler, Vogue, The Times, and The Spectator. She is the author of Charlotte Brontë and lives in England.

Review

"A work of history that gives a sense of who the six wives of Henry VII were without becoming bogged down in details demands great respect... And only someone of her caliber could tell history so well and make it real to readers in Britain, America, and elsewhere." -- Michael Reagan - The Times Record "Resurrecting King Arthur and retelling the gloriously ironic tale of King Alfred ... Fraser stokes the embers of pride in a past from which the British themselves have become emotionally detached, and in which an American audience will find much that is compelling." -- Publishers Weekly

Long Description

"A beautifully written story, a box of delights, a treasure trove: final proof of truth's superiority over fiction."--Andrew Roberts Rebecca Fraser's dramatic portrayal of the larger-than-life characters who forged Britain's national institutions is an enjoyable introduction to British history and a useful chronology of the past. A highly readable account of the men and women who created turning points in history, it is packed with anecdotes about British scientists, explorers, soldiers, traders, writers, and artists. 154 illustrations.

Review Text

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Review Quote

"The young will love it, the old will have their hearts warmed, and all will learn from it."

Details ISBN039332902X Author Rebecca Fraser Short Title STORY OF BRITAIN Language English ISBN-10 039332902X ISBN-13 9780393329025 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 941 Year 2006 Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Subtitle From the Romans to the Present: A Narrative History DOI 10.1604/9780393329025 AU Release Date 2006-11-14 NZ Release Date 2006-11-14 US Release Date 2006-11-14 UK Release Date 2006-11-14 Pages 848 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2006-11-14 Alternative 9780393060102 Illustrations 154 illustrations Audience General We've got this

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