Great Britons, A Very Peculiar History

Great Britons, A Very Peculiar History

Title: Great Britons, A Very Peculiar History
Author: Ian Graham
Release: 2012-01-04
Kind: ebook
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs, Books, History, European History
Size: 1436130
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.