The Story Of Britain (Four-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: R.J. Unstead; Victor Ambrus (illus.)
Binding: Paperback
Published: Transworld Publishers Ltd, 1971
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Creased spine.
This richly illustrated four-volume history set presents a sweeping narrative of Britain’s development from ancient times through the modern era, crafted for young readers with clarity and vigor. Unstead chronicles pivotal moments including Roman occupation, Norman conquest, Tudor rule, and the industrial revolution, while highlighting the cultural, political, and social forces that shaped the nation. Each volume instructs with engaging timelines, vivid character profiles, and accessible commentary, making complex historical transitions intelligible without sacrificing depth. The series argues for a cohesive understanding of British identity through its institutions, monarchs, and everyday citizens. With artwork by Victor Ambrus enhancing its educational value, this set stands as a cornerstone of mid-20th-century historical publishing for schools and libraries.
Author: R.J. Unstead; Victor Ambrus (illus.)
Binding: Paperback
Published: Transworld Publishers Ltd, 1971
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Creased spine.
This richly illustrated four-volume history set presents a sweeping narrative of Britain’s development from ancient times through the modern era, crafted for young readers with clarity and vigor. Unstead chronicles pivotal moments including Roman occupation, Norman conquest, Tudor rule, and the industrial revolution, while highlighting the cultural, political, and social forces that shaped the nation. Each volume instructs with engaging timelines, vivid character profiles, and accessible commentary, making complex historical transitions intelligible without sacrificing depth. The series argues for a cohesive understanding of British identity through its institutions, monarchs, and everyday citizens. With artwork by Victor Ambrus enhancing its educational value, this set stands as a cornerstone of mid-20th-century historical publishing for schools and libraries.