Bibliograph

The illustrated story of England, Christopher Hibbert ; illustrated by John Broadley ; new chapters by Dr Sean Lang

Type

Label

The illustrated story of England, Christopher Hibbert ; illustrated by John Broadley ; new chapters by Dr Sean Lang

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The illustrated story of England

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Christopher Hibbert ; illustrated by John Broadley ; new chapters by Dr Sean Lang

Summary

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

Target audience

adult

Contributor

Creator