A New History Of England
by Jeremy Black
2021-01-19 20:08:09
''Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life.'' Cecil Rhodes''s characteristically nineteenth-century confidence rings rather hollow as England enters the twenty-first century in somewhat reduced...
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''Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life.'' Cecil Rhodes''s characteristically nineteenth-century confidence rings rather hollow as England enters the twenty-first century in somewhat reduced circumstances. Jeremy Black steers his way through the labyrinthine complexities of historical narrative with elegance and clarity, providing a lively analysis of major events and personalities and important underlying themes. He deals with the highly topical issue of England''s position and relationship with Europe. A New History of England will prove a fascinating and informative guide for anyone interested in history and heritage.
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