British History For Dummies

by SeanLang (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2011

  $21.38

  This book is a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always getting those kings and queens confused? Never sure what happened when? Then you need this book. Inside you'll find rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire building, and forbidden love - not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips! * Revised and expanded to include the historical parliamentary elections of 2010 and the British mission in Afghanistan * Accompanied by access to a timeline and 'Who's Who in British History' section on dummies.com * This new edition contains an 8-page color insert so you can see who, what and where the ensuing historical action takes place

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.47

  Bestseller! Now with extended coverage of modern British history Britain's past brought right up to date This book is a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always get those kings and queens confused? Never sure what happened when? You need this book. Inside you'll find rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire-building, and forbidden love - not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips. Praise for British History For Dummies It puts the history of Britain into the sort of perspective I've always hoped for. -Terry Jones, Monty Python star and co-author of Who Murdered Chaucer? Honestly-you can't beat British History For Dummies. -Bernard Cornwell, author of the Sharpe novels Discover how to * Famous and infamous Britons * Key royal, military, and cultural eras * Power in Britain: Who lost it, who took it * The rise and fall of Britain's global empire * History as it connects to Britain today