The Great Turning Points of British History by Michael Wood - ISBN: 9781845299279
Paperback
Twenty key moments that shaped Britain’s past, present, and future.

The Great Turning Points of British History

The 20 Events That Made the Nation

  • Paperback

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    23 April 2009

Summary

Twenty of the most crucial moments in Britain’s history.

BBC History Magazine asked a selection of leading historians to choose and describe the twenty most important turning points in British history from AD 1000 to 2000. Collected together, their choices present a new way of looking at our nation’s story.

From the Danish invasion of Britain in 1016, to the Suez crisis in 1956, the key moments include victories (or defeats) both at home and abroad, p…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781845299279
ISBN-10:1845299272
Author:Michael Wood
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Constable
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:23 April 2009
Weight:170g
Dimensions:195mm x 132mm x 15mm
Series:Brief Histories
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Fascinating and thought-provoking– Suite101.com

If the Turning Points series - first and foremost wonderful story telling - was taught as a school history course it would excite a new generation. - Christopher Lee

Much of interest and value in this short collection of essays. They provoke discussion; they invite us to ponder on our history and to consider what it means to be British. - The Scotsman

Fascinating and thought-provoking - Suite101.com

Wonderful - Good Book Guide

About The Author

Michael Wood

Michael Wood is a highly respected author and TV presenter. He has over 80 documentary films to his name, most recently the critically acclaimed The Story of India. He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

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