- From the age of the dinosaurs to the Roman invasion, this book tells the story of life in Britain during a vast and exciting period. Find out when and how people first came to Britain, discover the secrets of making bronze and iron, and explore the mystery of stonehenge in this prehistoric addition to Usborne"s History of Britain series. Illustrated with a combination of cartoons, photos of artwork from the period and photographs of cultural artefacts and reconstructions, the world of the early Britons is brought to life.