The illustrated story of England
Hibbert, Christopher2016
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This concise and fast-paced introduction to English history keeps the reader enthralled through the entire course of the country's political, economic, and cultural landscape, covering the whole sweep of English history from the Stone Age to the present. Its flowing narrative style, character sketches, and lively anecdotes bring the people and places of the past to life. In this newly illustrated edition, John Broadley's unique tableaux-like illustrations capture the landscape, costumes, and characters of the history that Hibbert's text so vividly evokes.
Main title:
The illustrated story of England / Christopher Hibbert ; illustrated by John Broadley ; new chapter by Sean Lang.
Imprint:
London : Phaidon, 2016.
Collation:
vi, 255 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.
Notes:
First published: 1992.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780714872353
Dewey class:
942
Language:
English
BRN:
287078
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - History | 942 HIB | Available |