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9780786866755

History of Britain Vol. I : At the Edge of the World? 3000 BC-AD 1603

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  • ISBN13:

    9780786866755

  • ISBN10:

    0786866756

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2000-10-25
  • Publisher: Miamax
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Summary

In this magnificent work, one of the most celebrated historians of our day brings the early history of Britain dramatically to life with a wealth of stories and vivid, colorful detail, reanimating familiar figures and events and drawing them skillfully into a powerful and compelling narrative. This first in Schama's two-part epic history is timed to coincide with the History Channel's broadcast of the first seven episodes of "The History of Britain" in October 2000.

Author Biography

Simon Schama is University Professor of Art history and History at Columbia University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 8(10)
Preface 10(8)
At the Edge of the World?
18(48)
Conquest
66(48)
Sovereignty Unbound?
114(52)
Aliens and Natives
166(56)
King Death
222(52)
Burning Convictions
274(56)
The Body of the Queen
330(66)
Select Bibliography 396(11)
Index 407(8)
Picture Credits 415

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