The Story of Britain from the Norman Conquest to the European Union
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 352
Published: 2011
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"The Story of Britain from the Norman Conquest to the European Union" by P.J. Lynch narrates the sweeping history of Britain, beginning with the transformative events of the Norman Conquest in 1066. The book delves into the complex tapestry of political, social, and cultural changes over centuries, highlighting key events like the signing of the Magna Carta, the Reformation, the Industrial Revolution, and the impact of empire. It examines how these moments shaped modern Britain and its relationship with Europe, culminating in contemporary discussions about identity, sovereignty, and the implications of Brexit. Lynch’s engaging narrative brings historical figures and movements to life, providing insightful perspectives on Britain's ongoing evolution. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
P. J. Lynch is one of the most talented illustrators working today. He has won many awards, including the Mother Goose Award, the Irish Bisto Award (twice) and the Kate Greenaway Medal (twice). He lives in Dublin. Patrick Dillon is an architect and historian. He is the author of The Story of Britain, a narrative history for children, and of two highly acclaimed history books for adults: The Last Revolution and The Much-Lamented Death of Madam Geneva. Patrick lives in London, SW11, with his family. Stephen Biesty loves history, architecture and drawing. These three interests led to his first book for children, the internationally bestselling Incredible Cross-Sections which has sold over a million copies worldwide. He has illustrated many others, including Great Explorers, Incredible Explosions and Rome in Spectacular Cross-Section. Stephen lives in Somerset with his family.