The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places
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The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places by Neil Oliver
(Edward Stourton) From much-loved historian Neil Oliver, comes this beautifully written, kaleidoscopic history of a place with a story like no other. The British Isles, this archipelago of islands, is to Neil Oliver the best place in the world.
A collection of highly crafted historical-archaeological microessays, each centred on a significant place in Britain or IrelandFew popular history books are as pleasingly tactile as this one..a vivid, pungent history * TLS *
This book brilliantly demonstrates Neil's mastery of the broad sweep of British history and landscape.
In his introduction Neil Oliver calls the British ‘a lucky, blessed people’, and his book holds up a mirror to that national self-image. Oliver’s timeline journey travels from prehistoric footprints off the Norfolk coast to the Ozymandias folly of the Millennium Dome, from a tiny, exquisite jewel crafted for King Alfred the Great to great enigmatic stone forts in the West of Ireland that are being eaten by the sea. Stories we have been telling ourselves for thousands of years are falling on deaf ears or being forgotten, says Oliver. Here in a hundred fascinating doses is the antidote to that millennial malaise.
Neil Oliver brings his vast experience and expertise to bear on this deeply personal journey into British history - a wonderful read.
A book of compelling stories. * Mail on Sunday *
This book brilliantly demonstrates Neil's mastery of the broad sweep of British history and landscape.
In his introduction Neil Oliver calls the British ‘a lucky, blessed people’, and his book holds up a mirror to that national self-image. Oliver’s timeline journey travels from prehistoric footprints off the Norfolk coast to the Ozymandias folly of the Millennium Dome, from a tiny, exquisite jewel crafted for King Alfred the Great to great enigmatic stone forts in the West of Ireland that are being eaten by the sea. Stories we have been telling ourselves for thousands of years are falling on deaf ears or being forgotten, says Oliver. Here in a hundred fascinating doses is the antidote to that millennial malaise.
Neil Oliver brings his vast experience and expertise to bear on this deeply personal journey into British history - a wonderful read.
A book of compelling stories. * Mail on Sunday *
Neil Oliver was born in Renfrew in Scotland. He studied archaeology at the University of Glasgow and worked as an archaeologist before training as a journalist. Since 2002 he has presented various TV series including Coast (in the UK and in the antipodes) A History of Ancient Britain, Vikings and Sacred Wonders of Britain. He is the author of several non-fiction books including the bestsellers The Story of Britain in 100 Places, The Story of the World in 100 Moments and Wisdom of the Ancients, and one novel. He lives in Stirling with his wife, three children and two Irish wolfhounds.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781784165352 |
| ISBN 10 | 1784165352 |
| Title | The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places |
| Author | Neil Oliver |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-04-16 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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