An Utterly Impartial History of Britain or 2000 Years of Upper-class Idiots in Charge

O'Farrell, John

ISBN 10: 0385611986 / ISBN 13: 9780385611985

Published by Doubleday, 2007

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Inscribed. First edition. First printing. 512pp. Slight shelf wear to dust jacket, and bumps to spine o/w a really lovely copy. OVERSEAS ORDERS MAY INCUR EXTRA SHIPPING.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Utterly Impartial History of Britain or 2000 Years of Upper-class Idiots in Charge
• Publisher: Doubleday
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385611986
• ISBN 13: 9780385611985
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Many of us were put off history by the dreary way it was taught at school. Back then 'The Origins of the Industrial Revolution' seemed less compelling than the chance to test the bold claim on Timothy Johnsons 'Shatterproof' ruler. But here at last is a chance to have a good laugh and learn the stuff you feel you ought to know by now.

About the Author

John O'Farrell studied history at Desborough Comprehensive, where he got a B in his O level. He later continued his research by watching lots of programmes about the Nazis on the UK History Channel. Apart from that he has published three novels, a memoir and three collections of his popular Guardian column. A former comedy scriptwriter for such shows as Spitting Image and Smith and Jones, he is the founder of the satirical website NewsBiscuit and can occasionally be spotted on such TV programmes as Grumpy Old Men, Newsnight Review and Have I Got News For You.