A History of England in Twenty-Five Poems

A captivating and original approach to understanding England's history, as experienced through twenty—five of the most vital, magisterial poems in English literature.

This is the history of England told in a new way: glimpsed through twenty—five remarkable poems written down between the eighth century and today, which connect us directly with the nation’s past and the experiences, emotions, and imaginations of those who lived it.

These poems open windows onto wildly different worlds—from th...