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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... Scots defeat the English 1320 The Scots make the Declaration of Arbroath : " It is in truth not for glory nor riches nor honours that we are fighting but for freedom - for that alone which no honest man gives up but with life itself ...
... Scots defeat the English 1320 The Scots make the Declaration of Arbroath : " It is in truth not for glory nor riches nor honours that we are fighting but for freedom - for that alone which no honest man gives up but with life itself ...
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... Scots 1543 Copernicus's'DeRevolutionibus ' The Reign of Edward VI 1547-53 1547-9 Somerset's Protectorate 1547 Robert Ket's Rebellion : 1547 Ivan the Terrible of Russia adopts the title Tsar " He hath conceived a wonderful hate against ...
... Scots 1543 Copernicus's'DeRevolutionibus ' The Reign of Edward VI 1547-53 1547-9 Somerset's Protectorate 1547 Robert Ket's Rebellion : 1547 Ivan the Terrible of Russia adopts the title Tsar " He hath conceived a wonderful hate against ...
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... Scots flees to England 1570 Palladio's ' Four Books of Architecture ' 1570 Queen Elizabeth excommunicated : " I would not open windows into men's souls . " 1570 Leonard Digges invents the theodolite 1571 The Battle of Lepanto ends the ...
... Scots flees to England 1570 Palladio's ' Four Books of Architecture ' 1570 Queen Elizabeth excommunicated : " I would not open windows into men's souls . " 1570 Leonard Digges invents the theodolite 1571 The Battle of Lepanto ends the ...
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