Black and British: An Illustrated History

This beautiful hardback gift book, written by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga and illustrated by Jake Alexander and Melleny Taylor, takes younger readers on a stunning visual journey through Black British history. It covers the forgotten histories of Black people in Britain from Roman times to the present day, including significant events and figures such as Roman Africans guarding Hadrian’s Wall, an African trumpeter in the court of Henry the Eighth, and Black soldiers fighting in the First World War. The book answers various questions and provides an essential introduction to 1800 years of Black British history, illustrated in full color with maps, portrait galleries, timelines, photos, and portraits.