A history of Britain in ten enemies

Terry Deary

Ah, Britain. So special. The greatest nation on Earth, some say. And we did it all on our own. Didn't we? Well, as it happens Britannia got its name from the Romans, and for the past two centuries we have been ruled by Germans. But then, as 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary argues, nations and their leaders are defined by the enemies they make. The surprisingly sadistic Boudica would be forgotten if it weren't for the Ninth Legion, Elizabeth I a minor royal without the Spanish Armada, and Churchill an opposition windbag without the Nazis. Britain loves its heroes so much we have been known to pickle them in brandy to keep them fresh. This book is an entertaining gallop through history that will have you laughing as you find out what they didn't teach you in school.

Author(s): Deary, Terry
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 10/10/2024
Pagination: 244 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Bantam Press
Published By: Bantam Press
Book Classification: European history|Military history|International relations|Humour
Dimensions: 242x161x24
Weight: 445
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780857506351