The English and Their History by Robert TombsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
A long slog and not exactly what I was expecting. This is more an overview of the history of England focusing on social and political interrelationships than a "pure" dates, events, kings and wars history. Still it's comprehensive but had I known its true nature I am not sure I would have read it. Also, a very large percentage of the book covers post 1800 history, everything before that is given what seems like cursory coverage. So, while it is pretty good, you should know going in that there might be better pure histories.
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