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The Big Book of UK History

Lisa Williams author Harriet Seed illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Published:2nd May '24

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The Big Book of UK History cover

Journey through time with this illustrated account of UK history for 7-11 year olds.

From the Jurassic coastline to the Jacobites and the Stone Age to social reform, to the Romans and the Roaring Twenties, learn all about the UK’s history in this chronological guide. Exploring:

  • Iconic figures and their hidden narratives
  • Incredible inventions and the stories behind them
  • Key events and buried history


Written by historian Lisa Williams, who specialises in educating young people about the lesser-known stories of UK history.

ISBN: 9780241570357

Dimensions: 316mm x 241mm x 12mm

Weight: 766g

80 pages