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The English and Their History

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A New York Times 2016 Notable BookRobert Tombs’s momentous The English and Their History is both a startlingly fresh and a uniquely inclusive account of the people who have a claim to be the oldest nation in the world. The English first came into existence as an idea, before they had a common ruler and before the country they lived in even had a name. They have lasted as a recognizable entity ever ... Read more

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A New York Times 2016 Notable BookRobert Tombs’s momentous The English and Their History is both a startlingly fresh and a uniquely inclusive account of the people who have a claim to be the oldest nation in the world. The English first came into existence as an idea, before they had a common ruler and before the country they lived in even had a name. They have lasted as a recognizable entity ever
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Our Islands' Story

A Better Story About Britain: 'Teaches children it's OK to be proud of British history' The Telegraph

by Nigel Biggar, Robert Tombs ...

In recent years it has become fashionable to tell a certain kind of story about Britain. At its least offensive, this story emphasises the worst aspects of Britain's past and neglects the best. At its most damaging, it denies, demeans or distorts the very fabric of our collective inheritance. This short and balanced history of the British Isles is the distillation of two lifetimes of esteemed ... Read more

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In recent years it has become fashionable to tell a certain kind of story about Britain. At its least offensive, this story emphasises the worst aspects of Britain's past and neglects the best. At its most damaging, it denies, demeans or distorts the very fabric of our collective inheritance. This short and balanced history of the British Isles is the distillation of two lifetimes of esteemed
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That Sweet Enemy

Britain and France: The History of a Love-Hate Relationship

by Robert Tombs, Isabelle Tombs ...

That Sweet Enemy brings both British wit (Robert Tombs is a British historian) and French panache (Isabelle Tombs is a French historian) to bear on three centuries of the history of Britain and France. From Waterloo to Chirac’s slandering of British cooking, the authors chart this cross-channel entanglement and the unparalleled breadth of cultural, economic, and political influence it has wrought ... Read more

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That Sweet Enemy brings both British wit (Robert Tombs is a British historian) and French panache (Isabelle Tombs is a French historian) to bear on three centuries of the history of Britain and France. From Waterloo to Chirac’s slandering of British cooking, the authors chart this cross-channel entanglement and the unparalleled breadth of cultural, economic, and political influence it has wrought
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This Sovereign Isle

Britain In and Out of Europe

by Robert Tombs ...

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERGeography comes before history. Islands cannot have the same history as continental plains. The United Kingdom is a European country, but not the same kind of European country as Germany, Poland or Hungary. For most of the 150 centuries during which Britain has been inhabited it has been on the edge, culturally and literally, of mainland Europe.In this succinct ... Read more

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THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERGeography comes before history. Islands cannot have the same history as continental plains. The United Kingdom is a European country, but not the same kind of European country as Germany, Poland or Hungary. For most of the 150 centuries during which Britain has been inhabited it has been on the edge, culturally and literally, of mainland Europe.In this succinct
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France 1814 - 1914

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Series series Longman History of France
Here is an incomparably rich portrait of France in the years when the disparate elements that made up the fragmented kingdom of the ancien regime were forged into the modern nation. The survey begins with an exploration of national obsessions and attitudes. It considers the tendency to revolution and war, the preoccupation with the idea of a New Order and the deep strain of national paranoia that ... Read more

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Here is an incomparably rich portrait of France in the years when the disparate elements that made up the fragmented kingdom of the ancien regime were forged into the modern nation. The survey begins with an exploration of national obsessions and attitudes. It considers the tendency to revolution and war, the preoccupation with the idea of a New Order and the deep strain of national paranoia that
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Our Islands' Story

A Better Story About Britain: 'Teaches children it’s OK to be proud of British history’ The Telegraph

by Nigel Biggar, Robert Tombs ...

Narrated by Matt Bates ...

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6 hours 18 min

In recent years it has become fashionable to tell a certain kind of story about Britain. At its least offensive, this story emphasises the worst aspects of Britain's past and neglects the best. At its most damaging, it denies, demeans or distorts the very fabric of our collective inheritance.In Our Islands' Story, Nigel Biggar and Robert Tombs aim to tell a better story about Britain. Though not ... Read more

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In recent years it has become fashionable to tell a certain kind of story about Britain. At its least offensive, this story emphasises the worst aspects of Britain's past and neglects the best. At its most damaging, it denies, demeans or distorts the very fabric of our collective inheritance.In Our Islands' Story, Nigel Biggar and Robert Tombs aim to tell a better story about Britain. Though not
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The Paris Commune 1871

by Robert Tombs ...

Series series Turning Points
The Paris Commune was the biggest and last popular revolution in western Europe - ending the cycle of revolutions that started in 1789. The Parisians, reeling from defeat in the Franco-Prussian War set up their own revolutionary administration. Government troops eventually retook the city and took a terrible revenge: thousands died in the bloodbath that followed. The short-lived Commune and its ... Read more

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The Paris Commune was the biggest and last popular revolution in western Europe - ending the cycle of revolutions that started in 1789. The Parisians, reeling from defeat in the Franco-Prussian War set up their own revolutionary administration. Government troops eventually retook the city and took a terrible revenge: thousands died in the bloodbath that followed. The short-lived Commune and its
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The English and Their History

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43 hours 9 min

Robert Tombs's momentous The English and Their History is both a startlingly fresh and a uniquely inclusive account of the people who have a claim to be the oldest nation in the world. The English first came into existence as an idea, before they had a common ruler and before the country they lived in even had a name. They have lasted as a recognizable entity ever since, and their defining ... Read more

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Robert Tombs's momentous The English and Their History is both a startlingly fresh and a uniquely inclusive account of the people who have a claim to be the oldest nation in the world. The English first came into existence as an idea, before they had a common ruler and before the country they lived in even had a name. They have lasted as a recognizable entity ever since, and their defining
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The King's Post

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"The King's Post" by Robert Charles Tombs is a captivating exploration of the intricate relationship between monarchy and the British public. Tombs delves into the historical significance of the royal family, examining how their image and role have evolved over time. Through a blend of engaging narrative and insightful analysis, the book highlights key events and figures that have shaped public ... Read more

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"The King's Post" by Robert Charles Tombs is a captivating exploration of the intricate relationship between monarchy and the British public. Tombs delves into the historical significance of the royal family, examining how their image and role have evolved over time. Through a blend of engaging narrative and insightful analysis, the book highlights key events and figures that have shaped public
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The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone

Unraveling Bristol's Communication Revolution

by Robert Charles Tombs ...

In "The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone," Robert Charles Tombs intricately weaves a narrative that explores the evolution of communication in Bristol, examining how the advent of postal services, telegraphs, and telephones transformed societal interactions and economic dynamics from the 19th century onward. With meticulous research and a keen eye for detail, Tombs employs a ... Read more

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In "The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone," Robert Charles Tombs intricately weaves a narrative that explores the evolution of communication in Bristol, examining how the advent of postal services, telegraphs, and telephones transformed societal interactions and economic dynamics from the 19th century onward. With meticulous research and a keen eye for detail, Tombs employs a
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The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone

by Robert Charles Tombs ...

"The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone" by Robert Charles Tombs explores the intricate history of communication in Bristol, focusing on the evolution of postal services, telegraphy, and telephony. Tombs delves into the establishment of the Royal Mail in Bristol, detailing how it transformed the way people connected with one another. The book highlights significant milestones in ... Read more

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"The Bristol Royal Mail: Post, Telegraph, and Telephone" by Robert Charles Tombs explores the intricate history of communication in Bristol, focusing on the evolution of postal services, telegraphy, and telephony. Tombs delves into the establishment of the Royal Mail in Bristol, detailing how it transformed the way people connected with one another. The book highlights significant milestones in
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This Sovereign Isle

Britain In and Out of Europe

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Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

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5 hours 34 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Geography comes before history. Islands cannot have the same history as continental plains. The United Kingdom is a European country, but not the same kind of European country as Germany, Poland or Hungary. For most of the 150 centuries during which Britain has been inhabited it has been on the edge, culturally and literally, of mainland Europe.In this succinct book, ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Geography comes before history. Islands cannot have the same history as continental plains. The United Kingdom is a European country, but not the same kind of European country as Germany, Poland or Hungary. For most of the 150 centuries during which Britain has been inhabited it has been on the edge, culturally and literally, of mainland Europe.In this succinct book,
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