Explore the history of the British isles through 80 extraordinary creations -- from Beowulf and the Bayeux Tapestry to Banksy, Stormzy, and beyond...
A companion book to the landmark BBC series, Brilliant Isles tells the story of these islands through art, music, buildings and literature — the creations of visionaries, mavericks and rule-breakers who responded to their times and shaped the future. Whether read cover-to-cover or dipped into, this is a vibrant, surprising and witty guide to a unique culture, by one of our sharpest writers.
'Hawes's view of English history is sharp and vivid and extremely persuasive' PHILIP PULLMAN
'At last a chance to get to grips with the entire history of England, and all in a few hours!' MAIL ON SUNDAY
'An engaging, informative sprint through the story of our little island' INDEPENDENT
'thorough and absorbing… [Hawes] brings the story right up to date, able to step back from the current madness with admirable clarity NEW EUROPEAN
'A fantastic read. I would recommend it to anyone.' PAT KENNY, Newstalk Ireland' Such a thought-provoking read…
