Knights, Kings and Conquerors 20 Stories from British History

Written by Geraldine McCaughrean
Illustrated by Richard Brassey

Paperback - 115 pages (17 May, 2001)
Orion Children's; ISBN: 1858818516

The founding of London, the Glastonbury Thorn, the Romans, Boudicca, King Arthur, Hengist and Horsa, King Alfred and much more, in a selection from Geraldine McCaughrean's BRITANNIA: 100 STORIES FROM BRITISH HISTORY. These wonderful stories - each followed by a note explaining the historical facts - are a great read and are illustrated with black-and-white versions of Richard Brassey's exciting illustrations to the orignal book. The first of five attractive paperbacks which cover the entire 100 stories - many of which can be found nowhere else.