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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


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: The Battle of the Boyne to DNA, v. 3, published October 2006 by Little, Brown, a division of Hachette Publishing

UK £14.99

ISBN 0-316-72717-2

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Audio Book -- Out Now!

Audio Book : Out Now !

ISBN: 1 4055 0046 8
Price: £17.99
Published by Hachette Audio
Abridged on 5 CDs
Read by Robert Lacey

'Great Tales from English History: Cheddar Man to DNA' is an abridged audiobook edition of all three volumes of Great Tales from English History. Read by Robert Lacey, 6 hours of narration on 5 CDs takes you on a rich and vibrant journey through English history, beginning with Cheddar Man in 7150 BC and culminating in the discovery of DNA.

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