Great Britons, a Very Peculiar History
- Authors
- Graham, Ian
- Publisher
- Salariya
- Tags
- britain , famous , places , ireland , sport , industry , biography , quirky , scotland , stories , information , people , england , men , celebrity , gift , wales , fact , women , author
- ISBN
- 9781908759085
- Date
- 2012-01-04T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 0.61 MB
- Lang
- en
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.