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📘 Great tales from English history by Robert Lacey

In "Great tales from English history," historian Robert Lacey explores the vivid narratives that have defined England across the centuries. With clear insight and humor, he profiles iconic figures such as Ethelred the Unready, Richard the Lionheart, the Venerable Bede, and the celebrated folk hero Piers the Ploughman. By drawing on a wide range of sources—from annals and biographies to archaeological finds—Lacey demonstrates how these personalities and their stories have influenced English culture, politics, and society from the medieval period to the 20th century. The book offers an engaging overview that illuminates the interconnectedness of England’s past and its enduring legacy.

First publish date: 2004

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Robert Lacey

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