Or 2000 years of upper class idiots in charge
Summary:
Many of us were put off British history by the dreary way it was taught at school. But now, here is a chance to have a good laugh and learn all that stuff you feel you really ought to know about the British and their long, glorious, but often ludicrous history. Read about how Anglo-Saxon liberals struggled to be positive about immigration, how England's class system was established, why Britain's kings were the first in Europe to be brought to heel and much, much more. It's as entertaining as a witch burning and a lot more laughs.
From the author:
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 programs 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 Spitting Image and Smith and Jones, he is the founder of the satirical website NewsBiscuit and can occasionally be spotted on such TV programs as Grumpy Old Men, Newsnight Review and Have I Got News For You.
Language  | English  | 
Genre  | Novels + stories | 
Author  | John O'Farrell.  | 
Number of pages  | 592 | 
Book cover  | Paperback | 
Year  | 2008 | 
Item number  | 13157275 | 
Publisher  | Penguin Random House | 
Category  | Fiction | 
Manufacturer no.  | 9780552773966 | 
Release date  | 5.5.2008 | 
Genre  | Novels + stories | 
Subtopic  | Comic, Cartoon & Humour | 
Language  | English  | 
Author  | John O'Farrell.  | 
Number of pages  | 592 | 
Book cover  | Paperback | 
Year  | 2008 | 
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Height  | 198 mm | 
Width  | 35 mm | 
Weight  | 412 g | 
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