efoster's review
4.0
This book was sentimental for me because I received it from my grandma years ago when she thought of me for being born in England. I learned a lot about UK history from this, but I wish it would have continued to at least the year 2000 and not ended in 1966. I also find it difficult to keep up with poetry, so i had to take occasional breaks from this book. However, it was a nice read and perfect to bring with me on my trip to England and Scotland!
blueskygreentreesyellowsun's review
3.0
I chose this book because I thought its rhymes would help me learn British history, but it absolutely did not work. There are so many damned royals named Charles, Edward, William, James, or Henry, it's just impossible to keep them and their role in history straight. Now, aside from not sticking in my head at all, the book was fine. In fact, it was pretty fun to read. So good for general fun reading, but probably not for learning/retaining info.
mimsyweretheborogoves's review
3.0
this was fun! had the vibe of the horrible histories books but for adults. i found it significantly easier to follow in the periods i already knew quite a bit about, but i suppose when you’re trying to write the history of 2000 years in a 200 page poem it is quite difficult to make everything completely clear. still! i was entertained.
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