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From a noted historian and authority on English history comes this splendid narrative—well-organized and told with energy—of old England, from Britain’s very first inhabitants and how they were conquered by the year 1066. Romans through. A colorful portrait of kings and battles, conquests and defeats, and the sweep of history across the centuries—this is a timeless account perfect for curious readers of all ages.
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