Britain's history isn't just the story of kings and queens - it's the story of the people who lived it.

From prehistoric times to the modern era, 1001 Unforgettable Brits tells the story of the island of Great Britain through the lives of more than a thousand remarkable individuals. Monarchs and rebels, scientists and artists, pioneers and eccentrics - some famous, some forgotten - all brought something that helped shape England, Scotland, Wales and the surrounding islands.

Spanning thousands of years, this richly varied collection brings together rulers and radicals, inventors and criminals, visionaries and misfits, alongside a handful of unexpected inclusions. Each entry offers a snapshot of a life that left its mark, revealing how Britain became what it is today.

The rules are simple, and occasionally bent: almost everyone here is human, almost everyone is British, and almost everyone is dead. What unites them is this - their stories are unforgettable.