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    A Short History of Britain in Infographics

    By Ray Hamilton

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    THE HISTORY OF BRITAIN AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE.

    Take a whistle-stop journey through time to discover the remarkable people, places, artefacts and events that make up the story of Britain through the ages. Discover the stomach-churning scope of Henry VIII’s voluminous diet, learn about the engineering excellence behind the Supermarine Spitfire and brush up on

    your knowledge of iconic British TV and radio programmes. These and many more fascinating facts are presented in this beautifully designed infographic guide to the best bits of Blighty!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSummersdale Publishers Ltd
    Release dateJun 8, 2017
    ISBN9781786851727
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    A Short History of Britain in Infographics
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    Ray Hamilton

    Ray Hamilton is a freelance writer and editor, whose lifelong passions are travel, languages and history. He has edited books on a wide range of subjects, including politics, history, travel, sport, gangland violence and birdwatching! He previously pursued a varied career in government, the highlights of which included multilateral government negotiations in Paris and forays into sub-Saharan Africa.

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