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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... Northumbria , Mercia , Wessex , Essex , Sussex , Kent and East Anglia 450 Kent is settled by the Saxons Hengist & Horsa 455 The Saxon Hengist turns on the British Vortigern 460 St Patrick returns to convert Ireland 510 The Battle of ...
... Northumbria , Mercia , Wessex , Essex , Sussex , Kent and East Anglia 450 Kent is settled by the Saxons Hengist & Horsa 455 The Saxon Hengist turns on the British Vortigern 460 St Patrick returns to convert Ireland 510 The Battle of ...
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... Northumbria 870 St Edmund murdered 871 The Battle of Ashdown : The Saxons defeat the Danes 800 Charlemagne of France crowned Holy Roman Emperor 870 Gunpowder invented in China 886 The North subjected to the Danelaw , the rule of the ...
... Northumbria 870 St Edmund murdered 871 The Battle of Ashdown : The Saxons defeat the Danes 800 Charlemagne of France crowned Holy Roman Emperor 870 Gunpowder invented in China 886 The North subjected to the Danelaw , the rule of the ...
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... Northumbria's Saxon Noblemen in favour of Christianity . Such seemeth to me , my lord the present life of men here on earth ... as if a sparrow should come to the house and very swiftly flit through ... which entereth in at one window ...
... Northumbria's Saxon Noblemen in favour of Christianity . Such seemeth to me , my lord the present life of men here on earth ... as if a sparrow should come to the house and very swiftly flit through ... which entereth in at one window ...
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