A comprehensive guide to the history of Britain, from prehistoric times to the country post World War Two. Also includes internet links to additional resources, such as video clips, games and interactive features. Full colour throughout, it follows the success of "Tudors & Stuarts", "Victorians" and "Roman Britain", the previous titles in this informative history series. Ages: 8+.

When she wasn't riding her bike or making things out of loo rolls and scraps of fabric, Ruth spent her childhood reading about detectives and historical figures. She has written and edited countless books for Usborne - some about detectives and historical figures; some about dinosaurs, scientists and astronauts.