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The ultimate gifts for every history lover, from the creators of the History Hit podcasts
History Hit The Story of England: The Making of a Nation
From battlefields, cathedrals and museums to castles and stately homes, from the Lancastrians, Yorkists and Roundhead Royalists to an abundance of kings called George (and Henry!), the history of our island nation unravels its rich tapestry beneath our very feet – if only you know where to look.
In their Story of England, Dan Snow and the History Hit team take us on a journey through thousands of years of the never-ceasing drama that unfolded as invaders and immigrants and visitors reacted with what they found here. Our ancestors overcame, co-operated, shaped this country into what it is today – our landscape, our character, our language, industries, laws, religions and settlements. Prepare to not only be reunited with familiar faces and places but also discover lesser-known people and their – equally enthralling – stories.
History Hit The Story of England is as rich and fascinating as the history it so dramatically portrays.
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History Hit Guide to Medieval England: From the Vikings to the Tudors – and Everything in Between
Have you ever wondered about Edgar Ætheling, the fourteen-year-old who took on William the Conqueror? Or about the woeful collapse of the Angevin Empire under King John? Or what about Eleanor Cobham, a noblewoman found guilty of witchcraft for predicting the death of the King?
Join Matthew Lewis and the creators of History Hit on a guided tour spanning more than five centuries of English medieval history and witness spectacular changes in military, political and economic spheres. At home and overseas, England’s status and identity was in constant flux, and yet through it all, the nation withstood the turmoil of everything from the 9th century attack of the Great Heathen Army to the year of three kings in 1483 – just.
From the bit before 1066 – which matters just as much! – through to the Wars of the Roses, The History Hit Guide to Medieval England charts the extraordinary development of a young nation that went on to emerge as a global superpower.
A fascinating exploration of England from the Vikings to the Tudors – and everything in between.
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History Hit Miscellany of Facts, Figures and Fascinating Finds
‘History is a bottomless reservoir of all the bonkers, heroic, awful and weird things we eccentric humans have ever done. We can’t help generating extraordinary stories… Most importantly, like all the best stories, they are true.’ – Dan Snow
Have you ever wondered what Stalin did before he became leader of the Soviet Union? Did you know Socrates, Alcibiades and Aristophanes once got together to talk about love? Why did Sergeant Stubby become famous? What’s the difference between a dolmen and a barrow? Which king invaded Yorkshire in 1471? Was Napoleon really small? Did Edison invent the light bulb? Who said ‘Pardon me, sir, I didn’t mean to’ just before they were executed? When were submarines invented?
The answers to all these questions and so much more is contained within this wonderful miscellany of historical facts, figures and fascinating finds which will enthral, entertain and inform everyone who loves history and wants to know more about more.
The ultimate gift for every history lover, from the creators of the History Hit podcasts
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