Enlightening symbols short history

Author: Simon Jenkins  Publisher: Profile Books () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 384 Dimensions: 25.3 x 17.7 x 3.4 cm +++ by Simon Jenkins +++ A Short History of England sheds light on all the key individuals and events in England's history, bringing them together in an enlightening account - from the Norman Conquest and Agincourt to Henry VIII, Victoria and the two world wars. With his usual flair and authority, Simon Jenkins shows how today's England came to be. A concise but comprehensive single volume, with more than a hundred colour illustrations, this beautiful, magisterial history will be the standard work for years to come.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Author: Simon Jenkins Publisher: Profile Books () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: As New Binding: Softcover Pages: 320 Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.8 x 2.1 cm +++ by Simon Jenkins +++ A Short History of England sheds light on all the key individuals and events in England's history, bringing them together in an enlightening account - from the Norman Conquest and Agincourt to Henry VIII, Victoria and the two world wars. With his usual flair and authority, Simon Jenkins shows how today's England came to be.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Christopher Buckley at his best: an extraordinary, wide-ranging selection of essays both hilarious and poignant, irreverent and delightful. In his first book of essays since his bestseller, "Wry Martinis," Buckley delivers a rare combination of big ideas and truly fun writing. Tackling subjects ranging from "How to Teach Your Four-Year-Old to Ski" to "A Short History of the Bug Zapper," and "The Art of Sacking" to literary friendships with Joseph Heller and Christopher Hitchens, he is at once a humorous storyteller, astute cultural critic, adventurous traveler, and irreverent historian. Reading these essays is the equivalent of being in the company of a tremendously witty and enlightening companion. Praised as "both deeply informed and deeply funny" by "The Wall Street Journal," Buckley will have you laughing and reflecting in equal measure. Features Summary Christopher Buckley at his best: an extraordinary, wide-ranging selection of essays both hilarious and poignant, irreverent and delightful. In his first book of essays since his bestseller... Author Christopher Buckley Publisher Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Release date Pages 464 ISBN ISBN

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