Robert Lacey | Great Tales from English History 3

Starting in 1690, in the reign of William III and Queen Mary, this collection of freshly researched stories recounts the modern history of England. The origin of the Luddite name is explained, the mutiny on the bounty is attributed to fruit, the showdown on Culloden Moor ends the Scottish challenge to the English throne and gives rise to the world's first national anthem.

Meet the Author | August 22, 2007

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