Britain Through the Ages

Britain, and the empire, has had a profound effect upon the history of the world and the world we live in today. English has become a major language spoken by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. British sailors circumnavigated the world countless times during the age of sail in search of riches and new lands to claim for their country. We have had wars with almost every nation on earth, brought the British way of life to far distant parts of the globe, a way of life which many still practice and enjoy today. Britain has fought dictators in defense of freedom, yet also fought wars to impose its own ideals on free people. This is the story of the remarkable island nation which has influenced the modern world we live in. Told using the medium of verse, the story takes you on a turbulent journey which starts with the tribal Celts, through to the nuclear age. Broken down into manageable chapters, the book can be used to enhance the history curriculum at any stage, used for revision purposes or used as a project exercise to help fire up the imagination.