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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... Second Crusade Trial by Jury becomes more common place The Cross of St. George established as the national flag 1154 Work starts on York Minster 1169-70 Richard de Clare , Strongbow , begins the conquest of Ireland 1170 Thomas Beckett ...
... Second Crusade Trial by Jury becomes more common place The Cross of St. George established as the national flag 1154 Work starts on York Minster 1169-70 Richard de Clare , Strongbow , begins the conquest of Ireland 1170 Thomas Beckett ...
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... Second Maratha War 1803 The Battle of Assaye : Wellington crushes the Marathas 1803-15 War with France 1804-6 William Pitt , the Younger , Prime Minister , Tory : " England has saved herself by her exertions , and will , as I trust ...
... Second Maratha War 1803 The Battle of Assaye : Wellington crushes the Marathas 1803-15 War with France 1804-6 William Pitt , the Younger , Prime Minister , Tory : " England has saved herself by her exertions , and will , as I trust ...
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... Second Irish Home Rule Bill rejected by Lords 1894 The Dreyfus case 1895 The Jameson raid 1895 Marconi transmits his Wireless messages 1896 The conquest of Sudan 1896 The first cinema ( in Leicester Square ) 1898 The Battle of Omdurman ...
... Second Irish Home Rule Bill rejected by Lords 1894 The Dreyfus case 1895 The Jameson raid 1895 Marconi transmits his Wireless messages 1896 The conquest of Sudan 1896 The first cinema ( in Leicester Square ) 1898 The Battle of Omdurman ...
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