Our Island Story: A History of Britain for Boys and Girls, from the Romans to Queen Victoria - Hardcover

H.E. Marshall

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1902984749 ISBN 13: 9781902984742

Publisher: Galore Park Publishing Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Much loved by generations of children, this is a classic children's history of Britain from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria. First published in 1905, H.E. Marshall's beautifully written narrative fell out of print after decades of popularity. But one hundred years after it was first published, Our Island Story, one of the most popular and inspirational books of its time, has become a modern day bestseller. Galore Park Publishing, in association with Civitas, reissued this classic children's history book over fifty years after it was last in print. The response from the public and the media was terrific and a staggering 20,000 copies were sold within the first week of publication. Such an incredible response to this book is unsurprising to H.E. Marshall fans the world over. Why not discover the delights of H.E. Marshall for yourself?

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Review:

I was given H.E. Marshall's Our Island Story at Christmas 1936 and I've still got that copy. It was a direct inspiration for me in my career as a historian. --Lady Antonia Fraser

The reason that parents will go to such lengths to try to track down copies of Our Island Story is because of the sheer quality of the writing. Telling a story from history might be old-fashioned, but it stimulates a child's imagination like nothing else. --Andrew Roberts, The Sunday Times 2005

Our Island Story is a marvellous antidote to the fractured, incoherent history most primary school childen are taught today. It chimes with the Prince of Wales's campaign to restore narrative and chronology to history teaching and has been endorsed by Antonia Fraser, one of our leading historians, who says the book has earned her lifelong gratitude. --John Clare, Education Editor, The Daily Telegraph

Book Description:

First published in 1905, this beautifully written narrative sets out the history of Britain in a way that has delighted and enthused children for generations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Galore Park Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1902984749
• ISBN 13: 9781902984742
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 494