The Little History of Kent

by Susan McGowan

Kent has been the gateway to Britain since prehistoric man first set foot on our soil. Its people have repelled invaders including Julius Caesar, the Vikings and William the Conqueror, while welcoming migrants from countries such as France, Austria and the Netherlands. In turn, men from Kent played a part in invading and conquering such faraway places as Canada and the USA, leaving their stamp on the world at large. This volume is a tribute to those who have shaped our society and the world around from the long barrow at Trottescliffe and the medieval abbey of St Augustine to the Channel Tunnel and Bluewater Shopping Centre, it is plain to see that the landscape around us is itself a monument to those who went before.

Genres: History

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 29, 2019

Reviews

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful book with lots of interesting facts. Hibberd ties Kent's story into the larger panoply of English and European history.

[Tony · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely little book full of interesting facts about Kent, many quite obscure. Not sure why an imaginary and nameless Kent family would be referenced in some instances - possibly to add 'character' to historical events, but a bit odd at times.

[Massimo · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good overview and introduction to Kentish history, the ending is a little rushed however