Great Britons : A very peculiar history with added stiff upper lip
Author(s): Ian Graham
Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it's not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people. Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world. The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. From kings and queens, pirates and politicians, actors and directors to sportsmen, explorers, scientists and inventors, Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History celebrates the men and women who have shaped Great Britain and made it what it is today.
Product Information
Ian Graham was born in Belfast, studied applied physics and then journalism at university in London, and now lives in Norfolk. He has worked as a freelance author and journalist for about 30 years. In that time, he has written and co-written over 230 non-fiction books. His specialties are space exploration, aviation, transport, science and military technology.
Introduction; Scientists and engineers; Inventors; Explorers and adventurers; Theatre and cinema; Artists; The world of music; Writiers; Kings and Queens; Government and Military; Sport; Miscellaneous; Glossary; Timeline; Index
General Fields
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- : Book House
- : Book House
- : 01 March 2011
- : 152mm X 101mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 June 2011
- : books
Special Fields
- : Ian Graham
- : Ian Graham
- : black and white illustrations
- : black and white illustrations
- : 192
- : 192
- : 941.0099
- : 941.0099
- : Hardback
- : Hardback