Instruct: Classify a review as either positive or negative.
Query: An extremely interesting and thought provoking read

I bought this book on the basis that I enjoy reading about history but probably know more about ancient Rome than the country I was born in. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and Christopher Lees take in the events and people who have shaped British History. I found this to be a nice balance of fact and opinion. It is also pleasing to now know where terms like ‘cabal‘ and ‘boycott‘ come from. The four star rating is a reflection of the fact that I found the period from about 1200 to 1600 rather heavy going and struggled slightly keeping up with who was who. Overall I'm extremely pleased to have read this and would certainly recommend it.