Amazon.com description: Product Description: Cornwall - A History is essential reading for everyone with a passion for, or a passing interest in, Cornwall. Meticulously researched and wide-ranging in its chronological span and subject matter, it examines the distinctive story of Cornwall and the Cornish people with both passion and objectivity. Its authoritative and approachable text covers the county's history from the earliest records to a view of the future. The beautifully produced book is illustrated with newly commissioned line drawings by Eric Thomas.