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British History

This remarkable title follows the lives of raiders, settlers, kings queens, politicians and the common people of the British Isles, it explains how England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland came into being, and how the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland were formed, Thousands of years of complex history are presented in eight comprehensive sections m ranging from 500, 000 BC to the present day.
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This remarkable title follows the lives of raiders, settlers, kings queens, politicians & the common people of the British Isles, it explains how Engl&, Scotl&, Wales & Ireland came into being, & how the United Kingdom & the Republic of Ireland were formed, Thousands of years of complex history are presented in eight comprehensive sections m ranging from 500, 000 BC to the present day.

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England - A country within the United Kingdom.
History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.
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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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