"He has done for historical encyclopaedias what Samuel Johnson did for dictionaries."
Andrew Roberts, The Daily Telegraph
"An astonishing synthesis of information."
Roger Scruton, The Times
"An astonishing achievement, a compelling book for dipping into, a splendid work."
Simon Hoggart, The Guardian
"This marvellous book, which contains tens of thousands of historical facts will enlighten, amuse, and inform. Every home should have one."
Simon Heffer, The Daily Mail
"If you were marooned on that mythical desert island with only one history book, this would be the one to take. Buy three copies – one for the children, one for the grandchildren- and one for yourself."
John Charmley, The Daily Telegraph
"He has done for historical encyclopaedias what Samuel Johnson did for dictionaries."
Andrew Roberts, The Daily Telegraph
"An astonishing synthesis of information."
Roger Scruton, The Times
"An astonishing achievement, a compelling book for dipping into, a splendid work."
Simon Hoggart, The Guardian
"This marvellous book, which contains tens of thousands of historical facts will enlighten, amuse, and inform. Every home should have one."
Simon Heffer, The Daily Mail
"If you were marooned on that mythical desert island with only one history book, this would be the one to take. Buy three copies – one for the children, one for the grandchildren- and one for yourself."
John Charmley, The Daily Telegraph
The Companion to British History
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781138928831 |
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Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Publication date: | 07/01/2015 |
Series: | Routledge Revivals |
Pages: | 1422 |
Product dimensions: | 6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d) |