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An Utterly Impartial History of Britain: (or 2000 Years of Upper Class Idiots in Charge)
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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780552773966
ISBN: 0552773964
Label: Black Swan
Manufacturer: Black Swan
Number Of Pages: 592
Publication Date: May 05, 2008
Publisher: Black Swan
Studio: Black Swan
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If you want an embittered socialist republican preaching his dismal lefty dogma at you and trying to sugar the whole chip-on-the-shoulder pill with sixth-form humour, then this is the book for you.
If you'd rather not, then find something else that is genuinely "impartial"
Chris Howard
TETBURY, UK
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This book is as true and accurate as the alternative; the rubbish class based Conservative government curriculum I was taught in the 60's. Its a lot more fun and makes some serious points one might not otherwise make connections to.
I liked it and missed it when it was finished. I looked up a lot of references and formed my own opinion on O'Farrell's facts.
Its a provocative, well written book for adults and maybe children.
If i were King i would ban this book! ... Read More
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I bought this after a couple of recommendations from friends. A complete waste of money. I gave up after 100 pages. The best jokes, in fact the only ones which made me laugh, are the 1-2 liners in the introduction. He shows his political leanings far too often, and like Mike Harding ceases to be in the least funny at that point. Pity. I had high expectations. Unless you are a Guardian reader, don't bother.
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The book is a concise history of Britain written in an amusing way. It makes you think.
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From the moment the Utterly Impartial History of Britain arrives at your door, you realise that this isn't going to be an extensive and dull journey. What it is is a condensed and humerous history of our wonderful island, right from the start, to the end of the second world war. He takes you on the highs and lows, and reminds you just what a significant part Great Britain played in the world we live in today.
O'Farrell uses his trademark humour in the right places to reinforce certain historical ... Read More
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