Brilliant Brits

2 primary works • 7 total works

Shakespeare

by Richard Brassey

Published 21 August 2003

A really fun introduction to Shakespeare's life and works, with a vivid picture of life in Elizabethan Stratford and London. Richard Brassey's 24 page book is packed with pictures and speech balloons and tells you everything you need to know.

David Beckham

by Richard Brassey

Published 21 August 2003

From the day he started kicking a ball around, as a skinny little boy, to his position as captain of the England team and scorer of one of the greatest goals ever, Beckham's story is an inspiring one. Richard Brassey's succinct little picture book with its colourful pictures and lively captions is a fabulous addition to his Brilliant Brits.

Henry VIII

by Richard Brassey

Published 20 March 2003

The life of Henry VIII is a wonderful subject for Richard Brassey to interpret through his comic, colourful pictures and funny captions. All the essential information is there, concisely and wittily put. With its small paperback format, its 24 pages packed with pictures, it is lots of fun to read and look at and makes the perfect introduction to one of the most famous characters in British history.

King Arthur

by Richard Brassey

Published 20 October 2005

King Arthur is the ultimate English hero.

King of Camelot, Head of the Knights of the Round Table and wielder of the magic sword, Excalibur! Richard Brassey explores the history, the mystery and the legendary figures that populate the myths about King Arthur, including Morgan La Fay, Merlin and the evil Mordred.

Richard Brassey's unique gift for extracting truth from myth in a concise and insightful way makes this book the perfect introduction to King Arthur for young readers - and confused tourists!

Nelson

by Richard Brassey

Published 21 July 2005

Despite being seasick, Nelson became England's greatest naval commander. He lost an arm and the sight in one eye, and his coat was covered in medals for his victories. When he died, his body was pickled in a barrel of brandy and he was hero-worshipped by a grateful nation. His life story, brilliantly told in words and pictures, comes out in time for the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

The Beatles

by Richard Brassey

Published 20 March 2003

Children may think of The Beatles as figures from history, but everyone's heard of them and this introduction to them will have enormous appeal. Richard Brassey tells the story of their childhood, rise and eventual breakup in comic, colourful pictures, funny captions, and concise and witty text. With its small format and 24 packed pages, it is lots of fun to read and look at and will entertain all Beatles fans.

Boudica

by Richard Brassey

Published 20 April 2006

Whatever the fact and the fiction, Boudica was the original embodiment of Girl Power! She stood against the might of the Roman Emperor, Nero, uniting the disparate tribes of East Anglia under her banner. But in the end, was she really buried under platform 10 at Kings Cross? An entertaining romp through a little bit of Roman Britain, illuminated by Richard Brassey's meticulous research, interesting illustrations and super speech bubbles. History has probably never been quite so accessible, fun and interesting.