āConcise, elegant and lucid ā¦ A very useful primer on the delusions of an English mentalityāGuardian
What do we get wrong about Britainās history and its place in the world?
In a brilliant, big-picture history, bestselling author David Reynolds moves beyond the Brexit debate to trace and reassess the defining narratives of Britainās past. From fluctuating engagement with Europe to the legacies of Empire. From the Acts of Union that forged the United Kingdom to the slave trade, immigration and the special relationship. This is a vital guide to how Britainās identity was really formed, and what long-held and often-damaging illusions we should be shaking off.