A review by tommcconnell1456
The Story of Britain: From the Romans to the Present: A Narrative History by Rebecca Fraser

3.0

If someone is looking for a decent introduction to British history in a single volume, I might recommend this book. Often times the book tends to follow a Wikipedia version of history. Events are connected, but don't seem to blend into a well thought out historical narrative. Instead, you get the highlights and that is it. The intricacies of parliamentary democracy are also difficult to follow as the different parties vie for control of Parliament. Although the title indicates that it is a history of Britain, England is the focal point, with other parts of the Union only becoming important as they relate to what is going on within the country. Several professional reviewers have also noted that the book is a good introduction for American readers, however, the author at times misinterprets the history of the U.S. as it relates to Britain.