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The English and Their Country
Thomas Burke
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Description for The English and Their Country
Hardcover. 'The English have for centuries been a puzzle to the people of other countries', explains this guide produced for overseas forces stationed in England during the Second World War. The English and Their Country attempts to solve this puzzle, providing an account of English characteristics for confused guests. Num Pages: 64 pages, 40 black and white. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 116 x 178 x 10. Weight in Grams: 128.
'The English have for centuries been a puzzle to the people of other countries', explains this guide produced for overseas forces stationed in England during the Second World War. The English and Their Country attempts to solve this puzzle, providing an account of English characteristics for confused guests. Including everything from a description of England's geography and climate, to an explanation of the English class system and the Englishman's 'reserved', 'sensitive' and 'shy' behaviour, this book is a lighthearted and amusing take on English life and customs.
'The English have for centuries been a puzzle to the people of other countries', explains this guide produced for overseas forces stationed in England during the Second World War. The English and Their Country attempts to solve this puzzle, providing an account of English characteristics for confused guests. Including everything from a description of England's geography and climate, to an explanation of the English class system and the Englishman's 'reserved', 'sensitive' and 'shy' behaviour, this book is a lighthearted and amusing take on English life and customs.
Product Details
Publisher
Imperial War Museums
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904897484
SKU
V9781904897484
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Thomas Burke
Thomas Burke (1886 1945) was an English poet best known for his collection Limehouse Nights.
Reviews for The English and Their Country
This pamphlet, first written in 1944 and republished by the Imperial War Museum, shows how American newcomers were inducted into the weird and wonderful ways of the English with an official guide. Among the tips in the leaflet include advice on overcoming their reserve, unleashing their inner romantic poet and even an explanation of why they are so obsessed with ... Read more