- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown; First Edition edition (25 Sep 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316726745
- ISBN-13: 978-0316726740
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 14.4 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 226,317 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Beautifully written, full of things you didn't know and well worth a read if you want a new view on stories you though you already understood (LIVING HISTORY )
A great introduction to history and legend for children and adults who've forgotten (OBSERVER )
These human high-spots flash past like a newsreel with the leading characters in close-up, leaving you thinking - what an exceptional country ours is to produce so many interesting people (Books of the Year, DAILY MAIL )
Lacey's lively snapshots are always pithy and are delivered with a winning gung-ho enthusiasm (Books of the Year, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
A great introduction to history and legend for children and adults who've forgotten (OBSERVER )
These human high-spots flash past like a newsreel with the leading characters in close-up, leaving you thinking - what an exceptional country ours is to produce so many interesting people (Books of the Year, DAILY MAIL )
Lacey's lively snapshots are always pithy and are delivered with a winning gung-ho enthusiasm (Books of the Year, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )
Sue Arnold, Guardian
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THERE WAS A TIME, AS RECENTLY AS NINE thousand years ago, when the British Isles were not islands at all. Read the first page
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THERE WAS A TIME, AS RECENTLY AS NINE thousand years ago, when the British Isles were not islands at all. Read the first page
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
History for non-historians,
By Scott (Surrey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Great Tales From English History: Cheddar Man to DNA: Cheddar Man to the Peasants' Revolt (Hardcover)
I bought this book as I have always been very interested in, but fairlyignorant of, the history of this great country. The author takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the early history ofEngland, presenting 'snap-shots' of important people and events in small,focused chapters of between three and six pages. This may sound too short,and I can see from other reviews that this is not everyones cup of tea,but I found the length just right. If you are an avid historian or have a great deal of prior knowledge ofEnglish history then this book is probably not for you. If you are seekingvast detail on one particular event in English history then this book isprobably not for you. However, if the history of England is new to you, oryour memory of school history lessons is somewhat clouded, then this bookis a fantastic introduction or re-introduction to the fascinating past ofthis country. The author has stirred my interest in so many different events that I amdetermined to study them in greater depth at a later date. I cannot praisethis book higher than that.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Perfect Book of English History,
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This review is from: Great Tales From English History: Cheddar Man to DNA: Cheddar Man to the Peasants' Revolt (Hardcover)
I do not profess to be a good reader, so it takes a special kind of book to keep my attention and interest.Simply, if ever you want to read about English History you need go no further. From the first page to the last I was enthralled and excited. Written in a friendly, easy to read way, Mr Lacey plots a careful and enjoyable course through the times of Merrie (and not so Merrie) England. For the first time ever, I have an understanding of what being English actually means. The reader will learn not only of Kings, Queens, Battles and Wars which dictate the scholar's History lessons, but the colourful characters which make up the patchwork of English life: Wat Tyler, Caedmon and Lady Godiva. The one moment of disappointment is knowing its about a year until we pick up the second volume with Dick Whittington. There cannot be a single person who reads this book who is not left begging for more.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
History Told As It Should Be,
By Simon Reid (Harrogate, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Great Tales From English History: Cheddar Man to DNA: Cheddar Man to the Peasants' Revolt (Hardcover)
I love this book. Robert Lacey portrays characters and events from English history in an easy to understand and enjoyable to read format. While the chapters are short, Lacey uses plenty of great detail to make the avid fan of history happy and still succeeds at keeping the casual reader entertained.I strongly recommend this book to everyone.
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