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The Rough Guide Chronicle offers an accessible and incisive overview of the history of England, a country whose impact on world events and culture has been immense. Covering everything from the pre-Celtic beginnings, through the Industrial Revolution and the heyday of the Victorian empire, to the present day, it features a continuous time-line, plus sidebars on Shakespeare, Cromwell, Margaret Thatcher and many other topics. Illustrated throughout, and packed with illuminating quotations, The Rough Guide Chronicle is a vital reference for travellers and students alike.
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