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Our Island Story: A History of Britain for Boys and Girls from the Romans to Queen Victoria
 
 
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Our Island Story: A History of Britain for Boys and Girls from the Romans to Queen Victoria [Kindle Edition]

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (Author), Lady Antonia Fraser (Foreword)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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Entertaining, accessible and exciting, it puts people and events in context and makes them live again (Good Book Guide )

John Clare, Education Editor, The Daily Telegraph, 16th June 2005

"'Our Island Story' is a marvellous antidote to the fractured, incoherent history most primary school children are taught today."
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 2045 KB
  • Print Length: 306 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1604594926
  • Publisher: Civitas:Institute for the Study of Civil Society (1 Mar 2007)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004FN2BZ0
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #72,572 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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83 of 85 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Our Island Story - a great read 24 Feb 2006
By MRS DEM SCOTT
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book at Christmas for my nine year old and was pleased to find that my eleven year old was captivated by it too. We enjoy reading books out loud as a family and this book makes a great read for sharing. Don't expect it to 'tie-in' with the random topic based school history curriculum, this book is a consecutive account that unashamedly includes an element of myth and magic.I don't think that my children had realised that a clear understanding of the English/ British succession was within their intellectual grasp before hearing this engaging narrative.Furthermore all those Edwards,Henrys and the rest now have a relevance in their minds that was not there before. My children can now see a clear causal link between that subject called 'history' and that thing called 'politics'. Sometimes it takes an exciting story to awaken knowledge and bring it to life. The book covers a very broad sweep of British history and I would recommend it for families to share.
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Reasserting our history 13 Sep 2005
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
Civitas have done this nation a great service in reprinting this beautifully written history of Britain. At a time when even Gordon Brown is questioning the very meaning of 'Britishness', this enchanting book provides us with a tale of a nation we should all be proud of.
It is the perfect antidote to the lifeless, fragmented history that most children receive today. With its spledid narrative and enticing characters, 'Our Island Story' should be a big hit with children and parents alike.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fierce struggle and high intrigue, magic and poisoned daggers, and a queen who defied the norm... 12 April 2007
By Tabby
Format:Paperback
It looks more like a history book than anything else, but as soon as I started reading "Our Island Story", I was fascinated. Combining English history with folklore and fairytales, and with a narrative voice so homely that you immediately envision biscuits and milk by a quaint fireplace, this book is charming from the beginning.

As a young girl raised on Hans Christian Anderson and The Brothers Grimm, I've come to expect a lot from my fairy-tales, and the accounts of Merlin and Arthur, Boadicea, and the Civil War are dramatic and moving, and it infuses the characters and dates taught in schools with feelings and emotions, provides history with a sense of humanity. And the pictures - vibrant and engaging - provided an entertaining accompaniment. I'm sixteen and I'm in love with this book. The little children I babysit (7 and 9) were as interested when I read them an excerpt the other day. What more recommendation does it need?!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Ideal for my grandson - I even read it too!
A good history book for children.
Definitely worth it and not a bad price
Published 2 days ago by grief
5.0 out of 5 stars Our Island Story. A wonderful book.
I was a teacher before I retired and used this book as a valuable resource for years four and five. It really brought history to life and the children loved it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Vanessa
5.0 out of 5 stars A good and helpful book
I bought the book for my 7 year old son who's mad about history! the book is good and informative. My son started reading the book but strugled later with the understanding. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars review
Well known book, gave it to an overseas visitor on her first trip to UK and she has loved it because it helped her make sense of visits to Westminster Abbey and the Tower of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Aristotle's Sister
5.0 out of 5 stars Great to learn about British History for adults and children
I have the Kindle edition and am reading it to my 7 year old home educated son who is passionate about British history. He loves it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by JR_Devon
5.0 out of 5 stars A family heirloom
Buy this book in hardback for god children, nieces nephews etc ! It's lovey ! Short well written stories about different kings and queens - makes up for any parental lack of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kindleaddict
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect history for young people
Brilliant book. I was taught this as my history at school and it gave me a thirst for history that has lasted a lifetime. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. J. D. Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Be clear: this book is history as it used to be taught, with a substantial portion of legend woven into key events. My son is un-phased by this. Read more
Published 20 months ago by JCCSussex
5.0 out of 5 stars Our Island Story
I bought Our Island Story for my grandchildren to give them an understanding of the history of Britain. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Rick
5.0 out of 5 stars memory lane
When I was a child I remember this book at home because of how it was presented in plain language and the wonderful illustrations and when we were older my sister somehow took it. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2010 by phoenixlady
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