An incredibly funny book for adults by the beloved author of Horrible Histories, perfect for fans of David Mitchell's Unruly.

“If you had to take just one history book to a desert island, this would be it” - Conn Iggulden

“This book makes you question everything you thought you knew about some of the most famous events in British history” - Tracy Borman

Ah, Britain. So special. The greatest country in the world, some say. And we did it all on our own. Didn’t we?

Well... not exactly. As it turns out, Britain got its name from the Romans, and for the last two centuries, it has been ruled by Germans. As Horrible Histories author Terry Deary argues, nations and their leaders are defined by the enemies they create.

- Elizabeth I would have been a minor royal figure if it weren't for the Spanish Armada

- Without the Nazis, Churchill would be remembered as an unbeatable voice of opposition

- The unexpectedly sadistic Buddha would have been forgotten if it weren't for the Ninth Legion of Romans

And after all, every nation sometimes needs a bit of the spirit of unity from the Blitz (although in an ideal world, we wouldn't have accidentally let Lieutenant Hitler slip through the net to begin with).

Britons have a proud history of choosing their enemies, from the Romans to the Germans. You could even say that these enemies made Britain what it is today...

The History of Britain in Ten Enemies is a witty, fast-paced tour through British history that will make you laugh as you discover what you weren’t taught in school.

Pages: 256, Year of Publication: 0930, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm