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"A splendid storyteller of a historian, Simon Schama
unfolds the earliest history of Britain through a
wealth of captivating stories of a people. He brilliantly argues the causes for a nation's decline and fall, the reasons for allegiance, the factors that form a community, and examines the concept of Britain as one nation or many.
A splendid view of a nation's early history. "
William Seay, Resident Scholar
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"This is the first of several volumes by the sometime art historian (author of books on the French Revolution from the citizens' perspective and on Rembrandt), in connection with a TV series that aired on the BBC and the History Channel in 2000-01. This volume takes Britain from prehistoric times to the death of Elizabeth I in 1603. In size and style, it's a small "coffee table" book, pleasantly written and richly (if not lavishly) illustrated. Schama is especially helpful in providing the larger context for the Norman Invasion, the Magna Carta, the effects of the Plague, and the entire Henry VIII/break with Catholicism/reign of Elizabeth eras."
David Loftus, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 1000-1600 AD
- 0-1000 AD
History of a people?
Yes
Nationality?
- British
Subjects of this Historical Account
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Protestants!
Ethnicity (if plays a major part)
- European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat sympathetic
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- politician/elected ruler
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a substantial amount
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Catholics!
Nationality?
- French
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat Sympathetic
- Neutral
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
- France
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is moderately liberal
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
How much gore?
- 2 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 2 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel...
- very happy
- thoughtful
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses mostly on history of key players
How much romance?
- 2 ()
Minor characters feature lots of:
- politicians
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A lot
Maps necessary?
- Necessary maps provided
Length of book
- 350-400 pages
How much emphasis on small details?
- 1 ()
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