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An utterly impartial history of Britain: or 2000 years of upper-class idiots in charge

by O'Farrell, John.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Doubleday 2007ISBN: 9780385611985; SE00023936; 0385611986.Classification number: 941.002 OFSubject(s): Great Britain -- History -- HumorSubject: Many of us were put off history by the dreary way it was taught at school. Back then 'The Origins of the Industrial Revolution' seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim on Timothy Johnsons 'Shatterproof' ruler. But here at last is a chance to have a good laugh and learn the stuff you feel you ought to know by now.
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Bibliography: p. 475-479

Includes index

Many of us were put off history by the dreary way it was taught at school. Back then 'The Origins of the Industrial Revolution' seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim on Timothy Johnsons 'Shatterproof' ruler. But here at last is a chance to have a good laugh and learn the stuff you feel you ought to know by now.

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