Overview
This revised edition features the vibrant, influential culture of England. New full-color photos have been added that help trace England’s contributions to world culture, such as the development of the English language, the works of William Shakespeare, and the founding of the Church of England. Other topics include: – Sir Laurence Olivier, Dame Judy Dench, and other great stage actors – famous authors including Charles Dickens and Jane Austen – the Arthurian legend of the Knights of the Round Table