From prehistoric England, Stonehenge and the Romans to modern times, discover the people, places and events that built a country. A concise but comprehensive guide to English history and how England has come to be what it is today. Key events, people and places include: The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings 1066, Battle of Hastings Richard 1 and The Crusades Henry VIII, Thomas More, The Spanish Armada, Gunpowder Plot Cromwell World Wars 1 and 2 The NHS The 1953 Coronation World Cup win The Beatles Margaret Thatcher Princess Diana Brexit Beautifully produced, Collins Little Book of English History is a treasure in itself and makes a perfect gift for any visitor to England or enthusiast about its history.