The Story of Britain

by Benjamin Stanford

Here is the dramatic story of Great Britain in the sixteen turning points that over the centuries shaped the country's from the Magna Carta, the crude bill of rights that became the "irrepealable fundamental statue" of England law, to the Hundred Years War, which saw the power and prestige of France repeatedly humbled and the European standing of England greatly enhanced; from victories in West Africa, the West Indies, the North Atlantic, the battlefields of Europe and India, and the Plains of Abraham outside Quebec to the establishment of an empire on which the sun never set; from the slightly more than 1,000 Royal Air Force pilots - one-third of whom were killed - who saved Great Britain from invasion by Nazi Germany to the Battle of El Alamein in North Africa, which marked the beginning of the end of World War II.

Genres: Nonfiction

124 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2018

Reviews

[Anne (In Search of Wonder) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A unique concept: instead of one story that flows chronologically from one event to the next, this book focuses on 16 separate events throughout the course of the history of Britain, presenting each one in a chapter written by a separate author. There are inherent strengths and weaknesses in this format. In the end, I found it a useful and informative book, but I do think a more traditional format would serve the average reader better. Also, my funny bone was tickled by the conspicuous absence of any major event occurring between 1720 and the early 19th century. I guess losing America to the colonists was a non- event?

[Nancy D Walsh · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Five If a True History Buff

Only gave this a three star because it dragged on in the earlier part of the book. Too much to keep my interest, so I fast forwarded it to more modern day. The WWII chapters were excellent. My interest lies in this period of history. I do recommend the book, so much to learn.