500 Things You Should Know About British History

This book will take you on a thrilling journey of historical discovery. From Stone Age beginnings, you can chart your way through the colourful history of the British Isles - visit Celtic settlements, wander through ancient Roman streets, sail on Vikings longships and build mighty Norman castles. Find out about battles, wars, disputes and rebellions and sit beside British kings and queens of long ago and not so long ago and watch as they rule their kingdoms. Finally enter the modern age of new inventions and discovery - another truly exciting period of British history. Exactly 500 numbered facts, text written and checked by experts, detailed illustrations, quizzes, projects and puzzles, fun facts and cartoons.