Books to read

Books to read as recommended by Stephen Wright

A Short History of EnglandSimon Jenkins (in association with the National Trust)

Profile Books, 2011

 

“The definitive concise account of our remarkable
past.”  National Trust

 

England’s Thousand Best ChurchesSimon JenkinsPenguin Books, 1999

 

“Every house in Englandshould have a copy of
this book.”  Auberon Waugh

 

The Monarchy of England –
Vol.1.  The Beginnings
David StarkeyChatto & Windus, 2004

 

“The importance of the rich heritage of the Anglo-Saxon
kings is underlined.”  Amazon

 

Great Tales from
English History.  Vols. 1-3
Robert LaceyLittle Brown, 2003

 

“Lacey’s lively snapshots are always pithy and are
delivered with a winning gung-ho enthusiasm.”
Sunday Telegraph

 

Icons of EnglandCampaign to Protect RuralEnglandThink Books, 2008

 

“Bill Bryson says England“is like nowhere else on
earth” and browsing through this book you’ll feel exactly the same.”  Amazon

 

The English Year,
The Nations Customs and Festivals
Steve RoudPenguin Books, 2006

 

“A fascinating guide to the richness of our heritage and
sometimes eccentric nature of life inEngland.”  Amazon

 

The Making of the
English Landscape
W G HoskinsHodder & Stoughton, 1955

 

“A classic introduction to understanding the English
landscape.”  Amazon