The expertly researched history of England, in one easy-to-read volume Did King Arthur really exist? Who was Bloody Mary? Why did Great Britain go to war with Napoleon? Formed out of a union of warring Germanic kingdoms in the tenth century AD, England rose to become the most powerful nation in the world and the operations room of an empire spanning a quarter of the world’s land surface. The Little History of England tells the great story of English history as simply as possible. This fast-paced and comprehensive narrative takes the reader on a journey from the beginning of the world to the present day. As a professional historian, the author brings an insider’s perspective into play, explaining the real significance behind the tumultuous history of this remarkable country.
