A History of Britain in Ten Enemies

by Terry Deary

ISBN: 9781804994979

Published: 2025-04-24

'If you could take just one history book to a desert island, this would be it' Conn Iggulden 'This book makes you question everything you thought you knew about some of the most famous events in British history' Tracy Borman A ridiculously funny book for adults from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories, perfect for fans of Unruly by David Mitchell. Ah, Britain. So special. The greatest nation on earth, some say. And we did it all on our own. Didn't we? Well... not quite. As it happens Britannia got its name from the Romans, and for the past two centuries we have been ruled by Germans. As Horrible Histories author Terry Deary argues, nations and their leaders are defined by the enemies they make. - Elizabeth I would count as a minor royal without the Spanish Armada - Without the Nazis, Churchill would be remembered as an opposition windbag - The surprisingly sadistic Boudica would be forgotten if it weren't for the Roman Ninth Legion And after all,...