British History for Dummies

British History for Dummies
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 606
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ISBN-10 : 9780470687062
ISBN-13 : 0470687061
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Book Synopsis British History for Dummies by : Seán Lang

Download or read book British History for Dummies written by Seán Lang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestseller! Now with extended coverage of modern British history Britain's past brought right up to date This book is a riotous, irreverent account of the people and events that have shaped Britain. Always get those kings and queens confused? Never sure what happened when? You need this book. Inside you'll find rip-roaring stories of power-mad kings, executions, invasions, high treason, global empire-building, and forbidden love - not bad for a nation of stiff upper lips. Praise for British History For Dummies "It puts the history of Britain into the sort of perspective I've always hoped for." —Terry Jones, Monty Python star and co-author of Who Murdered Chaucer? "Honestly—you can't beat British History For Dummies." —Bernard Cornwell, author of the Sharpe novels Discover how to Famous and infamous Britons Key royal, military, and cultural eras Power in Britain: Who lost it, who took it The rise and fall of Britain's global empire History as it connects to Britain today


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