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This book is a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always getting those kings and queens confused? Never sure what happened when? Then you need this book. Inside you'll find rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire building, and forbidden love - not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips! * Revised and expanded to include the historical parliamentary elections of 2010 and the British mission in Afghanistan * Accompanied by access to a timeline and 'Who's Who in British History' section on dummies.com * This new edition contains an 8-page color insert so you can see who, what and where the ensuing historical action takes place

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Treason, plague, two world wars - and that's just for starters. Discover the fascinating history of Britain

British history is a rollercoaster ride of lively stories, relentless power-grabbing, and colourful characters - and it's all in this book! Whether you confuse your Stuarts with your Tudors or are convinced the Battle of Hastings took place in 1966, this book is the perfect guide for you. Uncover rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, and high treason. Tour through the ages of Britain and take in anation at war, the building of a global empire, and tales of forbidden love - not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips.

  • Time-travelling through the ages - understand Stone Age Britain, and move on through the Bronze Age into the Iron Age

  • Going on an invasion - discover how the Saxons and Vikings invaded the British Isles, and how their legacy lives on today

  • Commanding and conquering - look on as Britain builds a vast empire and delves into global domination

  • Uncovering a right royal affair - take in the turbulent times of monarchs through the ages

  • Meeting the children of the revolution - marvel at the industrial revolution that made Britain a superpower

  • Moving into the modern world - witness the highs and lows of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries

Open the book and find:

  • A tour through British historyfrom the Stone Age to theInformation Age

  • Romans, Vikings, and other invaders

  • The roots of the Protestant Reformation and the Church of England

  • Gladstone, Disraeli, and the pub brawls they inspired

  • The 1980s and Margaret Thatcher - the Iron Lady

  • British culture from Shakespeare to the Beatles

  • Colour section packed with historical images and information

Learn about:

  • Legendary kings and queens

  • 1066 and all that followed

  • The rise and fall of the British Empire

  • The battles and wars that shaped Britain

About the Author:
Sean Lang , PhD is the author of the best-selling European History For Dummies . He is a senior university lecturer in history and has been teaching history to school, college, and university students for more than two decades.

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  • PublisherFor Dummies
  • Publication date2011
  • ISBN 10 0470978198
  • ISBN 13 9780470978191
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number3
  • Number of pages448
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