The book published in Russian for the first time by the outstanding English statesman W. S. Churchill (1874-1965) represents the first part of his work “The History of English-Speaking Peoples”. The author describes the history of England from ancient times until 1485, when the Tudor dynasty came to power. He paints a broad picture of English life, paying special attention to the formation of the English nation and statehood, analyzes the role of monarchs in the history of the country, describes numerous wars and other events. The book also covers socio-economic, legal and religious aspects of life. “The Birth of Britain” is a look at the history of Great Britain not only by a prominent statesman, but also by a patriot of his country.

Written in a lively and fascinating manner, this book will, without a doubt, be of interest not only to specialists, but also to a wide circle readers.