Dimensions
124 x 195 x 17mm
From King Harold to Elizabeth II, this fascinating and unique book offers a view of the oddities, quirks, origins and stories behind the history of Britain that has made the country what it is today. Starting, quite literally at the beginning, the reader is taken on an unorthodox tour through the lesser known nuggets of British history. 'The History of Britain Companion' provides the reader with a fascinating range of notes, quotes, facts and stats.
'The History of Britain Companion' doesn't just contain fascinating snippets of information; it also offers extracts from some of the finest writing through the ages. Bill Bryson looks back with John Betjeman, while George Orwell considers the Brits with Simon Schama. And like all other books in the Companion series, there's a great piece of statistical trivia to match each page number.
