The basis of a popular PBS series, this fascinating history of Kibworth in Leicestershire is focus Wood uses to explore 15 centuries of English village life. Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Normans, Great Famine, Great Death, religious conflict, Revolution, Empire, and the great wars of the 20th century all seen through this one small village. The best way to tell a story. Penguin. 2011. Paper. NEW. $9.00