'Great Britain' unearths the hidden legends, laws, landscapes, discoveries, adventures and locations that have shaped Britain's compelling, and at times, tumultuous past. Explore how Britain was formed - its geology and climate, the quirky characters and events of its history and the origin of British instutions, such as public schools, fish and chips and driving on the left-hand side. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to.