The Pocket Book of PatriotismHalstead Books, 2004 - 64 Seiten The Pocket Book of Patriotism proved that George Courtauld had a real gift for making history simple. The book became a word-of-mouth bestseller which dominated bookseller lists for many weeks. Now in this book he brings his talents to bear on great British figures. From King Arthur and The Venerable Bede, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Oliver Cromwell, to St Patrick and William Wilberforce, here are 100 patriots of which, in the author's view, we should be unashamedly proud. Presenting these beacon figures in the form of CVs, the author (himself a headhunter) casts their careers in a new light, highlighting key historical events, milestones in their careers, all reinforced by quotes from the figures themselves, capped by their personal hobbies and interests. Alongside the familiar names like William Caxton, Nelson and Elizabeth I, come those which are perhaps less familiar but no less important - Edward Longshanks, the Hammer of the Scots, and Warwick the Kingmaker; Pelagius and Dr Harvey. The result is a fascinating slice of history which brings key British figures to life in a simple and most accessible way. Anyone who enjoyed The Pocket Book of Patriotism will savour this book. |
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... British make their final plea for help from. 43 The Roman Invasion and Conquest of Britain 47 The Fosse Way completed 50 London founded 61 Boadicea leads the Iceni in revolt against the Romans 70-84 The Roman Conquest of Wales & the ...
... British make their final plea for help from. 43 The Roman Invasion and Conquest of Britain 47 The Fosse Way completed 50 London founded 61 Boadicea leads the Iceni in revolt against the Romans 70-84 The Roman Conquest of Wales & the ...
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... British Vortigern 460 St Patrick returns to convert Ireland 510 The Battle of Mount Badon : British victory over the Saxons 563 St Columba established on Iona 570-80 The Anglo Saxons consolidate their hold on the British Lowlands 453 ...
... British Vortigern 460 St Patrick returns to convert Ireland 510 The Battle of Mount Badon : British victory over the Saxons 563 St Columba established on Iona 570-80 The Anglo Saxons consolidate their hold on the British Lowlands 453 ...
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... British Columbia 1821 Nevis 1628 British Honduras 1638 New Brunswick 1713 British North Borneo 1881 New South Wales 1788 British Somaliland 1884 New Zealand 1840 Brunei 1888 Newfoundland 1583 Burma 1824 Nigeria 1884 Cameroon 1919 Nova ...
... British Columbia 1821 Nevis 1628 British Honduras 1638 New Brunswick 1713 British North Borneo 1881 New South Wales 1788 British Somaliland 1884 New Zealand 1840 Brunei 1888 Newfoundland 1583 Burma 1824 Nigeria 1884 Cameroon 1919 Nova ...
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