From the age of the dinosaur to the Roman invasion, this book tells the story of this vast and exciting period. Find out when and how people first came to Britain, discover the secrets of making bronze and iron, and explore the mystery of Stonehenge.

From conquest and rebellion to road-building and religion, this book tells the story of life in Roman Britain. Follow the dramatic events that brought sanitation, towns, writing and peace to Britain, at the price of bloodshed, bribery, oppression and slavery.

From bloodshed on the battlefield and kings in crisis, to monks, manuscripts and murder, this book tells the story of how Britain emerged from the Dark Ages. Follow the lives of fighters and farmers, vicious invaders and treacherous noblemen, and find out about a great king who let some cakes burn.

From the Battle of Hastings to the Wars of the Roses, this book tells the unique story of Medieval Britain. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and family trees. Includes links to websites to find out more information via the Usborne Quicklinks Website as well as lists of places to visit throughout Britain.

From battles and beheadings, to plots and plague, this book tells the story of life in Britain under the Tudors and Stuarts. Follow the dramatic events that shaped Britain at a time of adventurous explorers, scientific geniuses and political trailblazers.

From the elegance of stately homes, to the squalor of the slums, this book tells the story of life in Georgian Britain. Follow the characters and events that led Britain through a time of revolutions, maritime trade and exploration, and the beginnings of industry and empire.

From slums and steelworks, to the British Empire and the Great Exhibition, this book tells the story of life in Victorian Britain. Follow the eccentric characters, ingenious inventions and momentous events that sent Britain hurtling into the modern world.

From the terror of the trenches, to the beaches of Gallipoli, this book tells the story of Britain during the first war ever to touch all corners of the globe. Follow events on the battlefields around the world, and see how they affected people's lives at home, as the British and their allies faced one of the most destructive wars in history.

From the beaches of Dunkirk to the air raid shelters in the Blitz, this book tells the story of Britain during the most destructive war of the 20th century. It is full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and photographs. It includes links to websites to find out more information via the Usborne Quicklinks website as well as lists of places to visit throughout Britain.

A new additon to the 'History of Britain' series, chronicling the story of Britain from 1945 to the turn of the millennium. It covers some of the most important aspects of the mid to late Twentieth Century including The Cold War, the end of the Empire, Multi-cultural Britain, Thatcherism and the advances in science, technology and communications.