An absorbing overview of major events in England, Scotland and Wales, tracing the development of the nation from prehistoric times to the present day.
This full-colour study of contemporary Britain examines aspects of British society from government and politics, to culture and style. Covers aspects of British society, including government and politics, culture and style, education and religion. Includes extensive activity material at the end of
Christopher Lee’s seminal history series, which accompanied the award winning BBC radio series, narrates the rich and gripping story of Britain, from the Roman Invasion in 55 BC to the dawn of the 21st century. In this volume, the author looks at Britain from the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 up
'George III is alleged to have married secretly, on 17th April, 1759, a Quakeress called Hannah Lightfoot, daughter of a Wapping shoemaker, who is said to have borne him three children. Documents relating to the alleged marriage, bearing the Prince's signature, were impounded and examined in 1866
