Publisher's Synopsis
The founding of London, the Glastonbury Thorn, the Romans, Boudicca, King Arthur, Hengist and Horsa, King Alfred and much more, in a selection from Geraldine McCaughrean?s BRITANNIA: 100 STORIES FROM BRITISH HISTORY. These wonderful stories ? each followed by a note explaining the historical facts - are a great read and are illustrated with black-and-white versions of Richard Brassey?s exciting illustrations to the orignal book. The first of five attractive paperbacks which will cover the entire 100 stories ? many of which can be found nowhere else.
