Michael Wood

Michael Wood is the writer and presenter of many critically acclaimed series on television, including Art of the Western World, Legacy and In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great. He is author of over sixty TV films which have been shown worldwide and of several best selling and highly praised books.

He was educated at Manchester Grammar School and Oriel College Oxford where he did postgraduate research in Anglo-Saxon history. Since then he has worked as a journalist, broadcaster and film maker.

Indian civilisation has long been a special interest: Over the years Michael Wood has made a dozen visits to India and in addition to his films, Darshan and Legacy, he has written The Smile of Murugan, about a small town inTamil Nadu and its annual pilgrimage.

His academic background was in early medieval English history; among his publications are In Search of the Dark Ages and Domesday. He published a recent series of medieval essays as In Search of England.

Michael Wood lives in North London with his wife and their two daughters.

The Story of England Michael Wood Two huge points in this book’s favour, well three, if you count the TV series but for the other two, firstly it’s telling English history from one place which gives the history great strength, a backbone if you like. Secondly... Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011 Lovereading Price: £7.49 - Saving £2.50 (25%)

The Story of England Michael Wood Two huge points in this book’s favour, well three, if you count the TV series but for the other two, firstly it’s telling English history from one place which gives the history great strength, a backbone if you like. Secondly... Format: Hardback - Released: 30/09/2010 Lovereading Price: £15.00 - Saving £5.00 (25%)

The Story of India Michael Wood Appeared on “Hay-on-Sky” 29 May. Yes its a book supporting a TV series - but the main emotion that comes from reading it is Michael Woods absolute love of the country. It is a fascinating account of a country that... Format: Paperback - Released: 03/07/2008 Lovereading Price: £6.74 - Saving £2.25 (25%)