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A Short History of England

5:30pm | Friday 30 March 2012
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‘This is English history, not as isolated stories and incidents, but as a linked biography,’ says Simon Jenkins, chairman of the National Trust and author of classic books about England’s best churches and best houses. ‘It was in response to pleas for a return to narrative history, to the core events that shaped the English nation over time.’ From the early dark ages to today’s Coalition Government, the book traces England’s journey through its challenges, tribulations and triumphs. Jenkins focuses on the vital dates, events and individuals, combining a strong narrative thread with telling insights to convey the country’s story in this definitive, concise history of England.

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