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English History: A Concise Overview of the History of England from Start to End
Written by Eric Brown
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Explore the History of England From Start to End...
If you want to delve deeper into its past and how it came to occupy its place in history, get a copy of English History and immerse yourself in the past of this fascinating country...
Are you fascinated by English history?
Are you studying for an exam or just have a passing interest in the subject?
This book is a must read for anyone who wants to know a bit more!
England is a fascinating and intriguing country. From its pre Christian roots, through Roman occupation, Viking invaders, the Norman Conquest and the building of the largest empire the world has known, this small country has punched well above its weight on the world stage.
Now, in this absorbing book, English History: A Concise Overview of the History of England from Start to End, you can learn much more about the country, its people and their rich history, including:
- The Medieval age
- The Reformation
- Kings and queens
- Renaissance period
- Civil wars
- The British Empire
- World Wars
- And much more…
From humble beginnings of nomadic tribes, through to an empire that reached across the globe, England has stood and prevailed against every threat it ever faced and still commands respect even today....
If you want to delve deeper into its past and how it came to occupy its place in history, get a copy of English History and immerse yourself in the past of this fascinating country...
Author
Eric Brown
Twice winner of the British Science Fiction Award, Eric Brown is the author of more than twenty SF novels and several short story collections. His debut crime novel, Murder by the Book, was published in 2013. Born in Haworth, West Yorkshire, he now lives in Scotland.
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