People in History

People In History contains potted biographies, in the form of stories, of many of the great and famous people who have contributed to Britain's history. The author's voice is kindly and knowledgeable, and the prose style is easy to read. The text is illustrated throughout with excellent black and white line drawings by JCB Knight, as well as some colour plates. Although primarily written for young people, those of all ages can benefit from reading this book - either as a refresher, or as an introduction to British history.