Product Description
by Tom Bliss (Author)
This book briefly describes events and personalities from pre-history to the present time which are significant in the development of the British nation. Political events, battles, discoveries, inventions, people of all description and their achievements or creations are all included in this rich tapestry of what has gone into making Britain and its people what they are today. Everyone from kings, their lovers and mistresses to villains and traitors is mentioned as well as writers, inventors, artists, sportsmen and events like the Viking raids, the Black Death, the Reformation and the Civil War. A complete list of British monarchs is enclosed and brief biographies of notable prime ministers and Royal spouses, mistresses, lovers and favorites is also included
