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The Pocket Book of Patriots
George Courtauld
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Description for The Pocket Book of Patriots
Hardcover. Written by the author of "The Pocket Book of Patriotism", this book focuses on key British figures in history. From King Arthur and The Venerable Bede to St Patrick and William Wilberforce, it talks about their careers, highlighting key historical events, reinforced by quotes from the figures themselves, along with their hobbies and interests. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 143 x 26. Weight in Grams: 414. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear, in good dust wrapper
The Pocket Book of Patriotism proved that George Courtauld had a real gift for making history simple. The book became a word-of-mouth bestseller which dominated bookseller lists for many weeks. Now in this book he brings his talents to bear on great British figures. From King Arthur and The Venerable Bede, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Oliver Cromwell, to St Patrick and William Wilberforce, here are 100 patriots of whom, in the author's view, we should be unashamedly proud. Presenting these beacon figures in the form of CVs, the author (himself a headhunter) casts their careers in a new light, highlighting ... Read more
The Pocket Book of Patriotism proved that George Courtauld had a real gift for making history simple. The book became a word-of-mouth bestseller which dominated bookseller lists for many weeks. Now in this book he brings his talents to bear on great British figures. From King Arthur and The Venerable Bede, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Oliver Cromwell, to St Patrick and William Wilberforce, here are 100 patriots of whom, in the author's view, we should be unashamedly proud. Presenting these beacon figures in the form of CVs, the author (himself a headhunter) casts their careers in a new light, highlighting ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Ebury Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780091909017
SKU
KSS0001538
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About George Courtauld
George Courtauld read Philosophy at Cambridge. The son of the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Essex, he has been a headhunter for 12 years. He lives in Pebmarsh, near Colchester, Essex, and is married with three boys. His first book was The Pocket Book of Patriotism.
Reviews for The Pocket Book of Patriots
"Every home should have it"
Country Life
"...fantastic"
The Field
"'The patriotism that Courtauld's book embodies is distinctly low-key, unshowy, indeed quintessentially British'"
Michael Gove
The Times
"'As George Courtauld proves, it's never too late to learn a bit of history'"
The Daily Telegraph
Country Life
"...fantastic"
The Field
"'The patriotism that Courtauld's book embodies is distinctly low-key, unshowy, indeed quintessentially British'"
Michael Gove
The Times
"'As George Courtauld proves, it's never too late to learn a bit of history'"
The Daily Telegraph