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For years people have been complaining that there is no up to date equivalent to Our Island Story...Patrick Dillon has answered this need admirably with The Story of Britain. It is a straightforward and vivid account, well produced, and with pleasantly traditional illustrations by P.J. Lynch and deserves a place in any child s bookcase. --The Spectator
This highly readable narrative is easy to dip in and out of or to power through in big gulps . --The Guardian
A beautifully produced book with wonderful illustrations ... it really does cover everything ... a brilliant present ... and very good for adults who ve been short-changed in their history education as well! --Iain Dale, LBC Radio Book Club
This highly readable narrative is easy to dip in and out of or to power through in big gulps . --The Guardian
A beautifully produced book with wonderful illustrations ... it really does cover everything ... a brilliant present ... and very good for adults who ve been short-changed in their history education as well! --Iain Dale, LBC Radio Book Club
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A definitive history of Britain which tells the story of two islands, Britain and Ireland, and all the people, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and English, who have lived in them.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A joyous and instructive journey through British History for young people. The colourful illustrations by P J Lynch compliment Patrick Dillon's accessible and entertaining prose.The Story of Britain is a fair-minded and timely book which will fill the gaping holes in our selective and limiting curriculum. Highly recommended. The Story of Britain is the perfect gift - and not just for Christmas.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This ia an amazing history book. It is a series of beautifully told stories in chronological order from 1066 until present day, plus a fantastic introduction that gives a very clear picture of life from the Stone Age until 1066.
The timelines for each period are very well done and help to get things in the right order. The stories themselves are so engaging that even adults who feel they know all about the main parts of our history would gain insight from reading this book.
I would recommend this to anyone of any age. It would make a perfect present for a child of any age. The illustrations are also lovely, although my one criticism is that there are not enough of them. Perhaps, though if there were too many this book would be dismissed by the older reader.
We were lucky enough to hear the author talk at a recent book festival, he held the attention of my ten year old daughter from the moment he started speaking until the moment he stopped, even when there were ICT difficulties as a distraction.
If there were 10 stars to give it would not be enough for this book. I sincerely hope that he brings out a version which covers ancient history.
The timelines for each period are very well done and help to get things in the right order. The stories themselves are so engaging that even adults who feel they know all about the main parts of our history would gain insight from reading this book.
I would recommend this to anyone of any age. It would make a perfect present for a child of any age. The illustrations are also lovely, although my one criticism is that there are not enough of them. Perhaps, though if there were too many this book would be dismissed by the older reader.
We were lucky enough to hear the author talk at a recent book festival, he held the attention of my ten year old daughter from the moment he started speaking until the moment he stopped, even when there were ICT difficulties as a distraction.
If there were 10 stars to give it would not be enough for this book. I sincerely hope that he brings out a version which covers ancient history.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought for my 13 nephew. He is impressed with the stories only being a page long as, typical of a boy, he only reads in short doses. The book works in conjuction with the National Curriculum which will keep his interest in his school work!
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Fast and loose
This book plays 'fast and loose' with history. It may be a good read but it doesn't necessarily stick to the facts. Read more
Published 19 months ago by P. T. Stone
Absolutely fantastic
Definitely, buy this my children and I absolutely love it, engaging, interesting and really well written.
Published 20 months ago by Sally, London
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