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The Story of Britain - by Rebecca Fraser (Paperback)

The Story of Britain - by  Rebecca Fraser (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A sparkling anecdotal account with the pace of an epic, Fraser's dramatic portrayal of the scientists, statesmen, explorers, soldiers, traders, and artists who forged Britain's national institutions makes a perfect introduction to British history.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A sparkling anecdotal account with the pace of an epic, about the men and women who created turning points in history. Rebecca Fraser's dramatic portrayal of the scientists, statesmen, explorers, soldiers, traders, and artists who forged Britain's national institutions is the perfect introduction to British history.<br /><br /> Just as much as kings and queens, battles and empire, Britain's great themes have been the liberty of the individual, the rule of law, and the parliamentary democracy invented to protect them. Ever since Caractacus and Boudicca surprised the Romans with the bravery of their resistance, Britain has stood out as the home of freedom. From Thomas More to William Wilberforce, from Gladstone to Churchill, Britain's history is studded with heroic figures who have resisted tyranny in all its guises, whether it be the Stuart kings' belief in divine right, the institution of slavery, or the ambitions of Napoleon and Hitler.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A work of history that gives a sense of who the six wives of Henry VII were without becoming bogged down in details demands great respect. . . . And only someone of her caliber could tell history so well and make it real to readers in Britain, America, and elsewhere.--Michael Reagan "The Times Record"<br><br>Resurrecting King Arthur and retelling the gloriously ironic tale of King Alfred . . . Fraser stokes the embers of pride in a past from which the British themselves have become emotionally detached, and in which an American audience will find much that is compelling.-- "Publishers Weekly"<br>

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