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A fascinating and informative look at the colourful history of England from bestselling author and illustrator, Richard Brassey.

It began 100 years ago. They said it would be over by Christmas. They were wrong! Read about the tanks and trenches, bombs and battlefields that make up the chilling story of World War One. Did you know that German Zeppelins were made from cow intestines, the same material as sausage skins, so sausages were banned in Germany? Or that the fighting was stopped on Christmas Day 1914, so that German and British soldiers could play football in no man's land? Discover these facts, and so much more, in this book.

Explore the myth behind the man in this fun and fascinating full-colour book.

From the days when lions and hippos traipsed through Trafalgar Square to the bustling of dazzling Docklands - and all the thousands of years in between - here is a lively look at one of the world's most amazing cities from the one and only Richard brassey.'An inspiring pictorial history, as rich and varied as the city itself.' - Books for Keeps'It's amazing how much is packed into this book. A perfect introduction to the capital.'' -The Mail on Sunday

From the day he started kicking a ball around, as a skinny little boy, to his position as captain of the England team and scorer of one of the greatest goals ever, Beckham's story is an inspiring one. Richard Brassey's succinct little picture book with its colourful pictures and lively captions is a fabulous addition to his Brilliant Brits.

Does the Loch Ness monster exist? Of course she does Here are the facts--more or less.

Twenty stories about Oliver Cromwell, the Moonrakers, the Plague, the Great Fire of London, Glencoe, the South Sea Bubble, Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Battle of Trafalgar, all taken from "Britannia: 100 Stories from British History". Each is followed by a note explaining the historical facts.

These stories from Geraldine McCaughrean's larger work   100 Great Stories from British History are about Dick Whittington, the Peasants' Revolt, the Battle of Agincourt, the murder of the Princes in the Tower, the ghost of Anne Boleyn, the wooing of Anne of Cleves, Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth, the Spanish Armada, and the Gunpowder Plot. Black-and-white versions of Richard Brassey's exciting illustrations make this an extremely attractive and accessible package.

Rebels and Royals includes stories about King Canute, Macbeth, Hereward the Wake, Lady Godiva, the murder of Thomas a Becket, Richard II and Blondel, King John's lost treasure, Robert the Bruce and the Spider, and the Black Prince.. Black-and-white versions of Richard Brassey's exciting illustrations make this an extremely attractive and accessible book.

These stories from Geraldine McCaughrean's larger work   100 Great Stories from British History are about the founding of London, the Glastonbury Thorn, the Romans, Boudicca, King Arthur, Hengist and Horsa, King Alfred, and much more.