A History of Britain: At the Edge of the World? 3000BC-AD1603
by Schama, Simon
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine Condition/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0563384972
- ISBN 13
- 9780563384977
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Synopsis
Simon Schama explores the forces that tore Britain apart during two centuries of dynamic change - transforming outlooks, allegiances and boundaries. From the beginning of July 1637, battles raged on for 200 years - both at home and abroad, on sea and on land, up and down the length of burgeoning Britain, across Europe, America and India. Most would be wars of faith - waged on wide-ranging grounds of political or religious conviction. But as wars of religious passions gave way to campaigns for profit, the British people did come together in the imperial enterprise of 'Britannia Incorporated'. The British Wars is a story of revolution and reaction, inspiration and disenchantment, of progress and catastrophe, and Schama's evocative narrative brings it vividly to life.
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- Bookseller
- Great Southern Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10639
- Title
- A History of Britain: At the Edge of the World? 3000BC-AD1603
- Author
- Schama, Simon
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0563384972
- ISBN 13
- 9780563384977
- Publisher
- BBC Worldwide Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2001
- Keywords
- BZDB137 simon schama, history, britain, england, empire, ancient, medieval, History; British History; Britain/UK; Unbranded ISBN: 0563384972 EAN: 9780563384977 Schama, Simon A History of Britain: At the Edge of the World? 3000BC-AD1603
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