A former journalist, Robert Lacey won international renown for his book MAJESTY in 1977. He went on to become a full-time writer and has published numerous bestsellers since, including THE YEAR 1000.

Beautifully written, full of things you didn't know and well worth a read if you want a new view on stories you though you already understood LIVING HISTORY A great introduction to history and legend for children and adults who've forgotten OBSERVER These human high-spots flash past like a newsreel with the leading characters in close-up, leaving you thinking - what an exceptional country ours is to produce so many interesting people Books of the Year, DAILY MAIL Lacey's lively snapshots are always pithy and are delivered with a winning gung-ho enthusiasm Books of the Year, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

A former journalist, Robert Lacey won international renown for his book MAJESTY in 1977. He went on to become a full-time writer and has published numerous bestsellers since, including THE YEAR 1000.

Beautifully written, full of things you didn't know and well worth a read if you want a new view on stories you though you already understood LIVING HISTORY A great introduction to history and legend for children and adults who've forgotten OBSERVER These human high-spots flash past like a newsreel with the leading characters in close-up, leaving you thinking - what an exceptional country ours is to produce so many interesting people Books of the Year, DAILY MAIL Lacey's lively snapshots are always pithy and are delivered with a winning gung-ho enthusiasm Books of the Year, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

A former journalist, Robert Lacey won international renown for his book MAJESTY in 1977. He went on to become a full-time writer and has published numerous bestsellers since, including THE YEAR 1000.

Beautifully written, full of things you didn't know and well worth a read if you want a new view on stories you though you already understood LIVING HISTORY A great introduction to history and legend for children and adults who've forgotten OBSERVER These human high-spots flash past like a newsreel with the leading characters in close-up, leaving you thinking - what an exceptional country ours is to produce so many interesting people Books of the Year, DAILY MAIL Lacey's lively snapshots are always pithy and are delivered with a winning gung-ho enthusiasm Books of the Year, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH