Book description
Which battle was fought 'For England, Harry and St George'? Who
demanded to be painted 'warts and all'? What - and when - was the Battle
of the Bulge?In A Short History of England, bestselling author Simon
Jenkins answers all these questions - and many more - as he tells the
tumultuous story of a fascinating nation. From the invaders of the dark
ages to today's coalition, via the Tudors, the Stuarts and two world
wars, Jenkins weaves together a gripping narrative with all the most
important and interesting dates in his own inimitable style. Until now
there has been no short history of England covering all significant
events, themes and individuals: this bestselling book, published in
association with the National Trust, will be the standard work for years
to come. "'Full of stand-out facts... Absolutely fascinating...
I've learnt an awful lot' (Richard Bacon, BBC Radio 2) 'A lucid and
handsomely illustrated narrative, from the Saxon dawn of England to the
Cameron Government' (The Times) 'A handsome book... full of the good
judgements one might hope for from such a sensible and readable
commentator, and they alone are worth perusing for pleasure and food for
thought... will sell by the truckload as Christmas approaches' (Michael
Wood, New Statesman) 'Immediately accessible' (Prospect)" Which
battle was fought 'For England, Harry and St George'? Who demanded to be
painted 'warts and all'? What - and when - was the Battle of the
Bulge?In A Short History of England, bestselling author Simon Jenkins
answers all these questions - and many more - as he tells the tumultuous
story of a fascinating nation. From the invaders of the dark ages to
today's coalition, via the Tudors, the Stuarts and two world wars,
Jenkins weaves together a gripping narrative with all the most important
and interesting dates in his own inimitable style. Until now there has
been no short history of England covering all significant events, themes
and individuals: this bestselling book, published in association with
the National Trust, will be the standard work for years to come.
