Author:Michael Wood
In 1086, Domesday Book, perhaps the most remarkable historical document in existence, was compiled. This tremendous story of England and its people was made at the behest of the Norman king William the Conqueror. It was called Domesday, the day of judgement, because 'like the day of judgement, its decisions are unalterable'. In Search of the Roots of England is not only a study of the ancient manuscript but an attempt to analyse the world that Domesday Book so vividly portrayed. By skilful use of the Domesday record historian Michael Wood examines Norman society and the Anglo-Saxon, Roman, and even the Iron Age cultures that preceded it. 'Wood is a perceptive, entertaining and enthusiastic companion.' Sunday Times 'Wood is a lively storyteller.' Washington Post
An astonishing achievement! Lynne Olson and Stanley Cloud give us a fascinating account of the extremely well documented heroic and daring struggle of a group of Polish military pilots and through it they present us a glimpse of the harrowing history of Poland and Europe during the Second World War.
—— Ryszard KapuscinskiA wonderful story, wonderfully told. Heroism and betrayal make for heady reading, and this book is long overdue.
—— Norman Davies , The Sunday TimesSheds light on the whole apparatus of political powering Renaissance Florence
—— WeekCaptivating
—— Times Literary SupplementElegant and incisive...a masterful reconstruction
—— Sunday Times