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This study recounts the history of the British Isles, from the perspective of its defenders, in a narrative which stretches from the Celtic tribes who fought unsuccessfully against Caesar to the great sea-borne defence against the Armada. Drawing on a blend of military, social and diplomatic history, the text covers the panorama of Celtic and Roman history, the Dark Ages, Saxon and Viking invasions, the Norman Conquest and the Plantagenet and Tudor periods. Norman Longmate has been the historical advisor to film and television companies and has also written "How We Lived Then", "If Britain Had Fallen" and "The Bombers".
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"Here is a book Shakespeare would have loved - a fine, old-fashioned, drum-beating history of our island fortress... Longmate weaves the medieval chronicles into a compelling modern story, full of rich and often blood-curdling detail" (Piers Brendon Mail on Sunday)
"A rich history of the invasions of Britain... that, by relying on the words of contemporary historians, possess a freshness and immediacy" (Sunday Times)
"An enthralling account of the defence of Britain... a solid and conscientious piece of work" (Jan Morris Independent)
"A fascinating work" (Sunday Express)
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"A rich history of the invasions of Britain... that, by relying on the words of contemporary historians, possess a freshness and immediacy" (Sunday Times)
"An enthralling account of the defence of Britain... a solid and conscientious piece of work" (Jan Morris Independent)
"A fascinating work" (Sunday Express)
The definitive history of England versus invasion - comprehensive, accessible and highly entertaining.
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- PublisherHutchinson
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0091709105
- ISBN 13 9780091709105
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages352
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