Tim Rayborn

The Big Book of Britain: Cheers to the Crown, Churchill, Shakespeare, the Beatles, and All Things British!

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What do woolly mammoths, Lady Godiva, the Gunpowder Plot, Charles Darwin, and the modern Royal Family have in common? They're all part of Britain's extraordinary story — and they're all inside this book.

The Big Book of Britain is a lively, accessible, and beautifully illustrated compendium covering more than 5,000 years of history on one remarkable island. With over 200 entries — each accompanied by a fun or surprising fact — this volume sweeps from prehistoric creatures on the Thames to Brexit, taking in the Romans, the Vikings, the Tudors, two World Wars, the British Empire, and everything in between.

Discover the real Macbeth, the spy network protecting Elizabeth I, the gruesome truth about the Black Death, how the days of the week got their names, and why the Romans deserves credit for British pub culture. Whether you're drawn to battlefield drama, literary giants, royal scandals, pioneering inventors, or forgotten heroes, The Big Book of Britain has something to surprise and delight you on every page. Includes:

200+ entries spanning prehistoric Britain through the modern era
Covers history, culture, food, literature, music, science, and more
Each entry includes a fun or surprising "weird fact"
Profiles legendary figures from Boudicca and Shakespeare to Churchill and the Beatles
Tackles myths, mysteries, and controversies head-on
Beautifully illustrated throughout
Ideal for Anglophiles, history buffs, gift-givers, and curious readers of all ages

A perfect gift for Anglophiles, history enthusiasts, curious readers, and anyone who has ever fallen in love with this endlessly fascinating island nation.

Contributor(s): Tim Rayborn
About the Contributor(s): Tim Rayborn has written a large number of books and magazine articles, especially in subjects such as music, the arts, general knowledge, and history. He lived in England for many years and studied at the University of Leeds, which means he likes to pretend that he knows what he’s talking about. He’s an almost-famous musician who plays dozens of unusual instruments from all over the world that most people have never heard of and usually can’t pronounce. He has appeared on more than forty recordings, and his musical wanderings and tours have taken him across the US, all over Europe, to Canada and Australia, and to such romantic locations as Umbria, Marrakech, Renaissance chateaux, medieval churches, and high school gymnasiums. He currently lives in Northern California with many books, recordings, and instruments, and a sometimes-demanding cat. He’s pretty enthusiastic about good wines and cooking excellent food. www.timrayborn.com
ISBN-13 9781646433087
Language: English
Pages: 480
Dimensions: 8.55(h) x 6.05(w) x 1.55(d) inches