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The Big Book of Britain: Cheers to the Crown, Churchill, Shakespeare, the Beatles, and All Things British!
The Big Book of Britain: Cheers to the Crown, Churchill, Shakespeare, the Beatles, and All Things British!
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What do woolly mammoths, Lady Godiva, the Gunpowder Plot, Charles Darwin, and the modern Royal Family have in common? They're all part of Britain's extraordinary story — and they're all inside this book.
The Big Book of Britain is a lively, accessible, and beautifully illustrated compendium covering more than 5,000 years of history on one remarkable island. With over 200 entries — each accompanied by a fun or surprising fact — this volume sweeps from prehistoric creatures on the Thames to Brexit, taking in the Romans, the Vikings, the Tudors, two World Wars, the British Empire, and everything in between.
Discover the real Macbeth, the spy network protecting Elizabeth I, the gruesome truth about the Black Death, how the days of the week got their names, and why the Romans deserves credit for British pub culture. Whether you're drawn to battlefield drama, literary giants, royal scandals, pioneering inventors, or forgotten heroes, The Big Book of Britain has something to surprise and delight you on every page. Includes:
- 200+ entries spanning prehistoric Britain through the modern era
- Covers history, culture, food, literature, music, science, and more
- Each entry includes a fun or surprising "weird fact"
- Profiles legendary figures from Boudicca and Shakespeare to Churchill and the Beatles
- Tackles myths, mysteries, and controversies head-on
- Beautifully illustrated throughout
- Ideal for Anglophiles, history buffs, gift-givers, and curious readers of all ages
A perfect gift for Anglophiles, history enthusiasts, curious readers, and anyone who has ever fallen in love with this endlessly fascinating island nation.
- Contributor(s): Tim Rayborn
- About the Contributor(s): Tim Rayborn has written a large number of books and magazine articles, especially in subjects such as music, the arts, general knowledge, and history. He lived in England for many years and studied at the University of Leeds, which means he likes to pretend that he knows what he’s talking about. He’s an almost-famous musician who plays dozens of unusual instruments from all over the world that most people have never heard of and usually can’t pronounce. He has appeared on more than forty recordings, and his musical wanderings and tours have taken him across the US, all over Europe, to Canada and Australia, and to such romantic locations as Umbria, Marrakech, Renaissance chateaux, medieval churches, and high school gymnasiums. He currently lives in Northern California with many books, recordings, and instruments, and a sometimes-demanding cat. He’s pretty enthusiastic about good wines and cooking excellent food. www.timrayborn.com
- ISBN-13 9781646433087
- Language: English
- Pages: 480
- Dimensions: 8.55(h) x 6.05(w) x 1.55(d) inches
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Wife is loving it -
"Wife is loving it - was a nice Mother’s Day gift that didn’t get put on the shelf!"
— Kevin O. (5/5)
Easy to read. Love the
"Easy to read. Love the short stories."
— Brenda C. (5/5)
She turned me into a
"She turned me into a newt! I got better."
— Alan B. (5/5)
"A fun book, chucka full of fascinating British facts!"
— Jacquie (5/5)
Nice condendium of history
"Nice condendium of history"
— Carl I. (4/5)
Perfect for anglophiles!
"Chock full of facts and fun snippets about the UK!"
— Shelby M. (5/5)
Very nice quality. I’ve only
"Very nice quality. I’ve only skimmed through the book so far but looks very informative about things I didn’t know about Britain. Looking forward to reading it."
— Julie H. (5/5)
Didn’t realize it was a
"Didn’t realize it was a pretty basic history of Britain."
— Kathryn M. (4/5)
I really like your book,
"I really like your book, I"m English and always liked history and am learning so. much more from your book."
— Susan G. (5/5)