"Every student of English history will enjoy this story, which is delightfully easy to read and remarkable for its insights into the deepest consequences of individual actions."

– Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"Impressively researched, organized and presented, The Story of Britain will prove to be an extraordinary and enduringly valued addition to community, college, and university library British History collections and supplemental studies curriculums."

– Midwest Book Review

"Britain's history is critical to understanding world history, and of all the books on the subject, Roy Strong's is among the most accessible. He brings to life a brilliant cast of historical characters, making sharp and telling observations about each. Strong intersperses his discussion of kings and wars with discourses on writers, composers, scientists, and other ideological trailblazers, drawing these varied threads through the larger tapestry of his story."

– Christian Science Monitor

"A triumph."

– Amanda Foreman, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"History at its best."

– Antonia Fraser, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Classic popular history."

– Andrew Roberts, New York Times best selling author

"An admirably conceived and richly enjoyable book."

– The Times Literary Supplement

"An instant classic."

– A. N. Wilson, The Evening Standard