The History of Britain Companion: Fascinating Folklore, Mysterious Histories, & Britannic Brilliance (A Think Book) - Hardcover

Swinnerton, Jo

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9781861059147: The History of Britain Companion: Fascinating Folklore, Mysterious Histories, & Britannic Brilliance (A Think Book)

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ISBN 10: 1861059140 ISBN 13: 9781861059147

Publisher: Robson Books, 2005

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Starting, quite literally, at the beginning, this Companion takes the reader on an unorthodox tour of the lesser-known gems of British history. Here, too, are fine literary musings, with Bill Bryson looking back with John Betjeman, while George Orwell and Simon Schama consider the Brits themselves.

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About the Author:

Jo Swinnerton is a the author of 'The Cooks Companion' (1861057725) and 'The London Companion' (1861057997).

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Ever wonder what happens to the 36,000 tennis balls used at the annual Wimbledon championships? Or what was on the menu at Henry IV’s coronation? Would you like to know how to master the Japanese art of packing a rucksack? Or how to say hello in 20 different languages? These delightfully eclectic, exceedingly collectable volumes are bursting with useful trivia and quirky facts to amuse and amaze. Pleasingly designed, eminently browsable, downright addictive.

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