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The Big Book of Britain : Cheers to the Crown, Churchill, Shakespeare, the Beatles, and All Things British!, Hardback Book

The Big Book of Britain : Cheers to the Crown, Churchill, Shakespeare, the Beatles, and All Things British! Hardback

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From woolly mammoths and eight-foot beavers on the River Thames to plagues and civil wars, from tea to castles and cathedrals, and everything in between, The Big Book of Britain is a compendium of the major people and events in British history. Dive in and discover this island nation’s unique charm and fascinating story.

More than 200 stories are sure to delight Anglophiles, British readers, the curious, and history buffs alike.

Whether you’re interested in mythology, famous historical figures, ancient and medieval history, or how this tiny nation came to rule and influence so much of the world for a while, this accessible, illustrated volume has something for everyone.

The Big Book of Britain covers the common and the obscure over thousands of years, including:The Celts and RomansFood, drink, and feastsWars and politics, and all the skulduggery that go with themMusic and literature, and the amazing creators behind the masterpiecesBritain during and between the two World WarsInventors and engineersThe truth about the VikingsThe rise and fall of the British EmpireTabloids and the modern royal familyBrexitAnd much more! Each entry has a fun or weird fact that adds more to the whole picture.

Celebrate the triumphs of Britain’s people, its rich history, its influence around the world, and its major achievements, as well as some of its major stumbles, outrages, and mistakes.

The Big Book of Britain will have you buzzing about what makes Britain, well, Britain, from the earliest times to the modern age.

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