John O'Farrell: An Utterly Impartial History of Britain, Kartoniert / Broschiert
An Utterly Impartial History of Britain
- (or 2000 Years of Upper Class Idiots in Charge)
(soweit verfügbar beim Lieferanten)
- Verlag:
- Transworld Publ. Ltd UK, 05/2008
- Einband:
- Kartoniert / Broschiert, B-format paperback
- Sprache:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9780552773966
- Artikelnummer:
- 5669337
- Umfang:
- 587 Seiten
- Copyright-Jahr:
- 2008
- Gewicht:
- 412 g
- Maße:
- 198 x 128 mm
- Stärke:
- 40 mm
- Erscheinungstermin:
- 5.5.2008
- Hinweis
-
Achtung: Artikel ist nicht in deutscher Sprache!
Kurzbeschreibung
A cantankerous history of Britain by one of our most popular humorists
Beschreibung
Many of us were put off history by the dry and dreary way it was taught at school. Back then 'The Origins of the Industrial Revolution' somehow seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim on Timothy Johnson's 'Shatterproof' ruler. But here at last is a chance to have a good laugh and learn all that stuff you feel you really ought to know by now...
In this 'Horrible History for Grown Ups' you can read how Anglo-Saxon liberals struggled to be positive about immigration; 'Look I think we have to try and respect the religious customs of our new Viking friends - oi, he's nicked my bloody ox!'Discover how England's peculiar class system was established by some snobby French nobles whose posh descendents still have wine cellars and second homes in the Dordogne today. And explore the complex socio-economic reasons why Britain's kings were the first in Europe to be brought to heel; (because the Stuarts were such a useless bunch of untalented, incompetent, arrogant, upper-class thickoes that Parliament didn't have much choice.)
A book about then that is also incisive and illuminating about now , '2000 Years of Upper Class Idiots in Charge', is an hilarious, informative and cantankerous journey through Britain' fascinating and bizarre history. As entertaining as a witch burning, and a lot more laughs.
Klappentext
Many of us were put off British history by the dreary way it was taught at school. But now, here is a chance to have a good laugh and learn all that stuff you feel you really ought to know about the British and their long, glorious, but often ludicrous history. Read about how Anglo-Saxon liberals struggled to be positive about immigration, how England's class system was established, why Britain's kings were the first in Europe to be brought to heel and much, much more. It's as entertaining as a witch burning and a lot more laughs.
Biografie
Der britische Bestsellerautor John O'Farrell studierte englische Literaturwissenschaft und Theaterwissenschaft an der Exeter University, bevor er nach London ging und sich dort zunächst als Stand-up-Comedian versuchte. Den Durchbruch erlebte er allerdings als Autor für Comedy-Shows und -Programme. Er schrieb u.a. für Spitting Image, ist Herausgeber von Großbritanniens populärster Satire-Website "NewsBiscuit" und tritt regelmäßig im Fernsehen und Radio auf. Als Schriftsteller ist er nicht nur mit seinen Romanen, sondern auch mit Sachbüchern und Kolumnen höchst erfolgreich. John O'Farrell lebt mit seiner Frau und seinen beiden Kindern in London.
