An Utterly Impartial History of Britain
(or 2000 Years Of Upper Class Idiots In Charge)
$30.44
- Paperback
592 pages
- Release Date
15 June 2008
Summary
A cantankerous history of Britain by one of our most popular humorists.
Many of us were put off history by the dry and dreary way it was taught at school. Back then ‘The Origins of the Industrial Revolution’ somehow seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim on Timothy Johnson’s ‘Shatterproof’ ruler.
But here at last is a chance to have a good laugh and learn all that stuff you feel you really ought to know by now…
In this ‘Horrible History for Grown…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552773966 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0552773964 |
| Author: | John O'Farrell |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Black Swan |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 592 |
| Release Date: | 15 June 2008 |
| Weight: | 403g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 128mm x 36mm |
| Series: | Black Swan |
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About The Author
John O'Farrell
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 programmes 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 programmes as Grumpy Old Men, Newsnight Review and Have I Got News For You.
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