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Overview: England's history is the most exciting of any nation on Earth. Its triumphs and disasters are instantly familiar, from the Norman Conquest to the two world wars, but to fully understand their significance we need to know the whole story.A Short History of England sheds light on all the key individuals and events, bringing them together in an enlightening and engaging account of the country's birth, rise to global prominence and then partial eclipse.
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Simon Jenkins is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Simon Jenkins enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.
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Barbara PhillipsAugust 10, 2025
Not bad, but not my favorite. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. A generous 3 stars.
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Pretty good overall. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
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A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
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Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
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I have mixed feelings about this one. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. A generous 3 stars.
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I was pleasantly surprised. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Would probably read it again at some point.
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Stephanie AdamsOctober 05, 2024
It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
William NelsonApril 04, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
Edward RobertsJune 29, 2024
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
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Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Gary EvansApril 29, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Mary HillOctober 16, 2024
Pretty good overall. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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Pretty good overall. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Not bad at all.
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Really enjoyed this one. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
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A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
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Good, but not quite perfect. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
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Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
Sharon TaylorDecember 15, 2025
An average read for me. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Just right down the middle.
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It was just alright. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
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Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
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I have mixed feelings about this one. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Just right down the middle.
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William CarterMarch 20, 2024
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William ScottNovember 27, 2025
Pretty good overall. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Sandra BakerJune 24, 2025
A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Not bad at all.
Andrew EdwardsMarch 01, 2025
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
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Really enjoyed this one. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Sharon TaylorFebruary 10, 2025
Pretty good overall. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Mark WhiteSeptember 05, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
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Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
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A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
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Dorothy HallJune 03, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
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A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Steven ClarkAugust 29, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
Barbara RodriguezMarch 08, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
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Steven SmithFebruary 12, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
Donald FloresJanuary 21, 2025
It was okay. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Just right down the middle.
Jennifer MartinezSeptember 03, 2025
Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Edward RobertsMarch 18, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Glad I picked this up.
Steven CarterFebruary 08, 2025
I have mixed feelings about this one. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Eric GarciaFebruary 20, 2025
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Jacob NelsonOctober 28, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. A solid 4 stars from me.
Kenneth PhillipsJune 10, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Jennifer MillerDecember 30, 2024
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Lisa ThomasJuly 25, 2025
Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Linda AndersonNovember 30, 2025
A very satisfying read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Richard GonzalezJune 10, 2025
It was just alright. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Steven LeeMarch 28, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
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I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
Paul WrightSeptember 16, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
Kevin WalkerMarch 29, 2025
I liked it for the most part. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. A solid 4 stars from me.
Barbara NelsonDecember 08, 2025
A very satisfying read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
John BakerNovember 13, 2025
I liked it for the most part. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
Daniel HernandezAugust 02, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
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Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. A solid 5/5 for me.
Kevin WrightApril 24, 2025
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Steven ClarkAugust 16, 2024
Pretty good overall. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Dorothy PhillipsFebruary 20, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
William ScottSeptember 20, 2025
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Christopher RiveraNovember 17, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Will be looking for more from this author.
James WhiteJuly 14, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Elizabeth GreenJanuary 05, 2024
A solid read. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Still a good book.
Matthew GreenSeptember 26, 2024
It was okay. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Just right down the middle.
John MooreNovember 10, 2024
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
Carol CarterSeptember 07, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Rebecca RiveraMarch 28, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Ashley YoungFebruary 04, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Will be looking for more from this author.
Gary EvansMarch 27, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
Rebecca BrownNovember 28, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Will be looking for more from this author.
Rebecca LewisSeptember 05, 2024
Such a great read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
Sarah AndersonApril 20, 2024
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
George GarciaDecember 22, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Nancy CampbellFebruary 26, 2024
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
Emily WilliamsMay 15, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Jessica DiazMarch 31, 2024
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Nicholas EvansApril 17, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Barbara SmithDecember 18, 2025
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Stephanie GreenDecember 14, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Worth the time and money.
Kimberly DiazNovember 13, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Kimberly RodriguezNovember 10, 2025
I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
Matthew RamirezMarch 12, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Matthew AndersonAugust 31, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Sandra ThompsonSeptember 22, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Will be looking for more from this author.
Mary DavisSeptember 15, 2025
Not bad, but not my favorite. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Just right down the middle.
