The English: A Portrait of a People - Brossura

Paxman, Jeremy

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ISBN 10: 1585671762 ISBN 13: 9781585671762

Casa editrice: Overlook Pr, 2001

Riassunto

An irreverent, incisive study of the English people explores their attitudes toward foreigners, food, language, history, and other important topics and discusses English stereotypes, the influence of modern history and culture on the English character, and what in means to be "English." Reprint.

Su questo libro

Recensione:

"It is hard to think of anyone better than Jeremy Paxman to shove the English in the right direction." --Daily Telegraph

"Stimulating, adventurous and witty." --The Times (London)

"An intelligent, well-written, informative and funny book." --The Observer

L'autore:

Jeremy Paxman grew up thinking of himself as English, despite being one quarter Scottish. Currently the anchor of Britain's premier television news program,Newsnight, he has had a long and distinguished career in British television. His books includeOn Royalty and Empire.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Overlook Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1585671762
• ISBN 13: 9781585671762
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 309