Download or read book History of Britain, A - Volume I written by Simon Schama and published by Miramax. This book was released on 2000-10-25 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this magnificent work, one of the most celebrated historians of our day brings the early history of Britain dramatically to life with a wealth of stories and vivid, colorful detail, reanimating familiar figures and events and drawing them skillfully into a powerful and compelling narrative. This first in Schama's two-part epic history is timed to coincide with the History Channel's broadcast of the first seven episodes of "The History of Britain" in October 2000.