A Concise History of England from Stonehenge to the Atomic Age

by F.E. Halliday

Book Overview

This brief, overall look at English history links the historical periods through the dominant theme of the conflict between order and liberty. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500271828
• ISBN13: 9780500271827
• Release Date: May 1980
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Concise- illustrated -entertaining

For a very quick spin through the centuries that comprise English history this book does the trick very well. It is well written, focuses on the major developments and personalities involved in key events and has some interesting illustrations. Certainly no book could do justice to this incredibly complex subject in 225 pages but for a fast review of the basic patterns in British history this is a fine selection. I like to read this before a trip to London to put the historical sights into perspective again. I'd recommend this as a review or a concise introduction to a fascinating subject .

A real gem

Succeeds brilliantly in its goal of a CONCISE arial view which "gives significance to the parts and inspires interest in detail". English history is unwieldy at best so it's great to get the big picture. Best read once through quickly (it's actually a bit of a page-turner) then again more attentively. There are alot of illustrations but they enrich the text. A great read!

Very Informative

This has been a great introduction to a subject I've always been fascinated with, but have been intimidated by until now. A worthwhile read!