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Early Britain
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Life in Roman times
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Anglo-Saxon village
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Viking warriors
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Norman Conquest
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Knight in training
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Magna Carta
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Elizabeth I
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About this book
See inside
See inside the history of Britain
- With stunning illustrations and over 60 flaps to lift, children can explore plague-ridden London, the British Empire, a Victorian factory and other key events in Britain’s incredible history.
- Scenes include “The Middle Ages”, “Tudor Times” and “Britain at War”.
- A “Famous People” section at the back of the book features Britons of note such as Oliver Cromwell, Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles.
Press Reviews
A fun way to be introduced to history. I wish I had this book when I was in primary school! Brilliant.
London Mums Magazine
This is a marvellous history book... We highly recommend see inside History of Britain as an exciting addition to any child’s non-fiction book collection.
Adventures in Homeschooling
See Inside the History of Britain is a superb round-up of the history of our fair islands, stretching back as far as early Britain, through troubled medieval times right up to Britain at War. Each double-page spread is filled with flaps and sections to reveal and explore. You can look behind the scenes at a Tudor house, or discover what lurks in a medieval forest or castle.
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