The English and their History : Updated with two new chapters by Robert Tombs 9781802064230

The English and their History : Updated with two new chapters

£18.99 GBP
£18.99 GBP
Robert Tombs presents a comprehensive chronicle of the English nation in 'The English...
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Robert Tombs presents a comprehensive chronicle of the English nation in 'The English and their History', now enhanced with two additional chapters. This masterful narrative offers an engrossing journey from the Anglo-Saxon era to contemporary times, providing a thorough examination of how the English have shaped their identity through the stories they've woven about themselves.

Lauded by critics as a monumental achievement, this volume stands as the first exhaustive account of English history to be published in a single tome for several decades. Tombs' work is celebrated for its accessibility, wit, and profound insights into the English character. It paints a vivid picture of a people renowned for their resilience, courage, and occasional contradictions – simultaneously rebellious and law-abiding, stoic yet prone to revelry.

Esteemed reviewers have praised the book's ambitious scope and meticulous attention to detail. From prehistoric 'dreamtime' to the present day, Tombs crafts a narrative that is both enlightening and entertaining. His gentle sardonic humour and insouciant style have been noted as quintessentially English, adding an extra layer of charm to this already captivating work.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the English people, this updated edition of 'The English and their History' promises a compelling exploration of a nation's past and its enduring influence on the present.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781802064230
Book Author: Robert Tombs
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Penguin
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 130 x 198 x 50 cm
Book Publication Date: 2023-11-16
Book Pagination: 1056 pages, 32pp colour
Book Weight: 766g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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