Books published by publisher Civitas/Inst for the Study of

Much loved by generations of children, this is a classic children's history of Britain from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria. First published in 1905, H E Marshall's beautifully written narrative fell out of print after decades of popularity. But one hundred years after it was first published, "Our Island Story", one of the most popular and inspirational books of its time, has become a modern day bestseller. Galore Park Publishing, in association with Civitas, reissued this classic children's history book over fifty years after it was last in print. The response from the public and the media was terrific and a staggering 20,000 copies were sold within the first week of publication. Such an incredible response to this book is unsurprising to H E Marshall fans the world over. Why not discover the delights of H E Marshall for yourself?

First published in 1905, this beautifully written narrative sets out the history of Britain in chronological order from the Romans to the death of Queen Victoria.Written specifically for children, this centenary edition with its short chapters, simple words, enthralling character descriptions and magnificent paintings from the Palace of Westminster, presents history as a series of vivid stories that will capture the imagination of adults and children alike.The Economist"Our Island Story is...cutting edge. With its brave mix of truth and myth, it is impeccably postmodern." -- The Economist, 20 August 2005Time Out"Its tight focus on the virtues of courage, wisdom and patriotismkeep it both valuable and relevant."John Clare, The Daily Telegraph"Our Island Story ... chimes with the Prince of Wales's campaignto restore narrative and chronology to history teaching."Bill Jamieson, The Scotsman"This is history that imparts a sense of a great tapestry intowhich we are woven."Lady Antonia Fraser, The Daily Telegraph"Extraordinarily evocative to a child's imagination."