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The Mammoth Book of How it Happened in Britain Jon E. Lewis

The Mammoth Book of How it Happened in Britain By Jon E. Lewis

The Mammoth Book of How it Happened in Britain by Jon E. Lewis


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Summary

From Julius Caesar's arrival in 55 BC to the dawn of the third millennium, this book contains 300 accounts of important moments. It features snapshots of wartime, political and social unrest, natural disasters, and individual achievements. It includes the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the execution in 1649 of Charles I.

The Mammoth Book of How it Happened in Britain Summary

The Mammoth Book of How it Happened in Britain by Jon E. Lewis

From Julius Caesar's arrival in 55 BC to the dawn of the third millennium, here are 300 accounts of exciting and important moments from first hand sources. Featuring snapshots of wartime, political and social unrest, natural disasters, and great individual achievements, plus vignettes of social life - from cockfighting in Tudor inns to a Victorian Sunday in the country. The book includes the Battle of Hastings in 1066; the execution in 1649 of Charles I; an account of the Great Fire of London, 1666; the death of Lord Nelson at Trafalgar, 1805; Wellington's triumph at Waterloo, 1815; the 1912 Antarctic Expedition: the last letters of Captain Scott; Frank Richard's 1914 account of Christmas in the trenches; the Battle of Britain in 1940; England winning the World Cup, 1966; and the death of the Princess of Wales in 1997 - and much more.

About Jon E. Lewis

Jon E. Lewis is a historian and writer, whose books on history and military history are sold worldwide. He is also editor of many The Mammoth Book of anthologies, including the bestselling On the Edge and Endurance and Adventure. He holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in history. His work has appeared in New Statesman, the Independent, Time Out and the Guardian. He lives in Herefordshire with his partner and children. Praise for his previous books: England: The Autobiography: 'A triumph' Saul David, author of Victoria's Army The British Soldier: The Autobiography: 'this thoughtful compilation ... almost unbearably moving.' Guardian 'Compelling tommy's eye view of war.' Daily Telegraph 'What a book. Five stars.' Daily Express

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GOR002382608
9781841191324
1841191329
The Mammoth Book of How it Happened in Britain by Jon E. Lewis
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Little, Brown Book Group
2001-07-26
512
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