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"A beautifully written story, a box of delights, a treasure trove: final proof of truth's superiority over fiction."--Andrew Roberts Rebecca Fraser's dramatic portrayal of the larger-than-life characters who forged Britain's national institutions is an enjoyable introduction to British history and a useful chronology of the past. A highly readable account of the men and women who created turning points in history, it is packed with anecdotes about British scientists, explorers, soldiers, traders, writers, and artists. 154 illustrations.Fraser, Rebecca J. is the author of 'Story of Britain From the Romans to the Present A Narrative History', published 2006 under ISBN 9780393329025 and ISBN 039332902X.
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