English History

From prehistoric England, Stonehenge and the Romans to modern times, discover the people, places and events that built a country. A concise but comprehensive guide to English history and how England has come to be what it is today. Key events, people and places include:. The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. 1066, Battle of Hastings. Richard 1 and The Crusades. Henry VIII, Thomas More, The Spanish Armada, Gunpowder Plot. Cromwell. World Wars 1 and 2. The NHS. The 1953 Coronation. World Cup win. The Beatles. Margaret Thatcher. Princess Diana. BrexitBeautifully produced, Collins Little Book of English History is a treasure in itself and makes a perfect gift for any visitor to England or enthusiast about its history.