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Notwithstanding
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Louis de Bernières |
A funny and heartbreaking new book from one of Britain's favourite and bestselling writers.A Frenchman once pointed out to Louis de Bernieres that Britain was the most exotic country in Europe, addin… |
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We're British, Innit
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Iain Aitch |
Forget the Government's Citizenship Test – this is the real measure of Britishness.Written in a snappy A-Z format, Iain Aitch explores all things British in a highly amusing and evocative way. Whethe… |
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Remembering Diana
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Victor J. Seidler |
"Analysing the events surrounding the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997, Vic Seidler considers the public outpourings of grief and displays of emotion which prompted new kinds of identificat… |
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Citizenship and participation
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Lisa Firth |
What makes a good British citizen? This book covers national identity, voting and government, and young citizens. It looks at the rights and responsibilities of a citizen as well as what it means to … |
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Brilliant Britain
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Jane Peyton |
"Brilliant Britain" is an entertaining compendium of the marvelous quirks, oddities, and idiosyncrasies that define our nation and preserve us from the mundane and predictable. This book lifts the li… |
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Au revoir, Europe
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David Charter |
"Britain's place in the European Union is increasingly being called into question as the 40th anniversary of membership approaches in 2013. Pressure is building for a referendum to decide whether to … |
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Britain and America since independence
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Howard Temperley |
"When the War of Independence ended in 1783, many doubted the ability of Americans to build a nation. Today the United States occupies a position comparable to that of Britain at the zenith of its po… |
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