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An Utterly Impartial History of Britain or 2000 Years of Upper Class Idiots in C

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Description for An Utterly Impartial History of Britain or 2000 Years of Upper Class Idiots in C paperback. Examines how England's peculiar class system was established by some snobby French nobles whose posh descendents still have wine cellars and second homes in the Dordogne. This title explores the complex socio-economic reasons why Britain's kings were the first in Europe to be brought to heel. It is a journey through Britain' bizarre history. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD1; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 37. Weight in Grams: 410.

Many of us were put off history by the dry and dreary way it was taught at school. Back then 'The Origins of the Industrial Revolution' somehow seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim on Timothy Johnson's 'Shatterproof' ruler.But here at last is a chance to have a good laugh and learn all that stuff you feel you really ought to know by now...

In this 'Horrible History for Grown Ups' you can read how Anglo-Saxon liberals struggled to be positive about immigration; 'Look I think we have to try and respect the religious customs ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Black Swan
Condition
New
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780552773966
SKU
V9780552773966
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
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99-99

About John O´farrell
John O'Farrell studied history at Desborough Comprehensive, where he got a B in his O level. He later continued his research by watching lots of programmes about the Nazis on the UK History Channel. Apart from that he has published three novels, a memoir and three collections of his popular Guardian column. A former comedy scriptwriter for such shows as ... Read more

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