In this one hour read explore the fascinating history and birthplace of one of the worlds greatest empires from ancient influences to the modern day.Although England is often mistakenly considered synonymous with the island of Great Britain which consists of England Scotland and Wales this small country has a rich and unique history that hasampampnbspinfluenced the development of global history as we know it.While you may be familiar with many of the more recent innovations and media from England from film and television to inventors like Tim BernersLee the creator of the World Wide Web how much do you know about the thousands of years it took to get to this pointHave you ever wondered exactly how Englands cultureampampnbspdeveloped from medieval times to the industrial era and beyond Or questioned the family tree of the royal family who are still so well known todayIf like so many other history buffs youve been itching to expand your horizons and broaden your knowledge base youve come to the right place.Dominic Haynes shares a passion for history and learning with his readers spawning the birth of several books that provide insight into the thrilling sometimes surprising histories of many of the worlds great nations.Whether youre a proud Anglophile or just starting to learn about the culture of England youll find stories of battles and historical events that trulyampampnbspbring the past to life.In this book here is just a fraction of what you will discoverA detailed exploration of Englands history starting in 600 BCE and spanning thousands of years up to the presentThe fraught and tensionfilled disputes over the rightful claim to the English throne that threw the country into chaosHow the English language came to consist of French Germanic and Latin roots and spread across the globeThe modern cities that can trace their origin back to the invasion of the RomansMissteps and betrayals between families that helped shape the dynasties and empires that emerged from hu