A History of Britain in Ten Enemies

In his first full-length book for adults, Horrible Histories author Terry Deary argues that nations and their leaders are defined by the enemies they make.

Boudica would be forgotten if it weren't for the Romans, Elizabeth I a minor royal without the Spanish Armada, Churchill an opposition windbag without the Nazis. Every nation gets a stronger identity if its people feel under threat and driven to pull together with a Blitz spirit.

Britain and the British have a proud history of choosing their enemies, from the Romans to the Germans. You might even say they made Britain what it is today...