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obert Lacey's Great Tales is accessible history at its finest, based on the latest research and packed with insight, wit and brilliant detail.

Praise for Great Tales from English History: Cheddar Man to the Peasants' Revolt

'Beautifully written, full of things you didn't know and well worth a read if you want a new view on stories you thought you already understood.' Living History

'Personalities are the essence of this brilliant book. If only history lessons at school could have been as entertaining and informative as this.' Newcastle Sunday Sun

'This is history at its best, well told and entertaining, packed with insight, humour and fascinating detail.' Norfolk Journal

'A great introduction to history and legend' Observer


Watch out for Robert’s next volumes in his collection of Great Tales -- bringing the history of England up to date, then moving on to the Great Tales of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and, who knows, America, Canada and Australia as well. If you’ve got any suggestions, why not email robert.

View the first 'Great Tales' installment released in 2003
   
Click HERE for sample chapters: the horrible death of King Edward II, the strange tale of Elmer the Flying Monk -- and the curious connection between Queen Boadicea and Harry Potter.

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Great Tales from English History: Chaucer to the Glorious Revolution, v. 2 , published October 2004 by Little, Brown, a division of TimeWarner Books

UK £14.99

ISBN 0-316-72716-4

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