{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-england-9781803991979","title":"The Little Book of England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEngland has a rich history, society, and culture that is often misunderstood or underestimated. This book will explore the things that make England England, from its ancient roots to its modern day challenges. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: The History Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngland has a rich and fascinating history, with a variety of interesting facts and stories that are often overlooked. Here are some of the most surprising and intriguing facts about England:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first African community to arrive in England was stationed at Aballava on Hadrian's Wall to keep out the Picts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdmiral Robert FitzRoy, the creator of the Met Office, was so upset by criticism of his weather forecasts that he shot himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile studying at Cambridge, Charles Darwin formed the Glutton Club for the purpose of eating unusual animals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAda Lovelace wrote a computer code in the nineteenth century, before a working computer had even been invented.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaidens of Honour at Henry VII's court were given eight pints of ale per day, and his army mutinied in Spain when the ale ran out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngland's not huge in land mass, but there is a lot to say about this little country. Yes, we'll be touching on the obvious bits – Shakespeare, 1966, disappointing weather, etc., but we'll also be going in search of what's under the surface of English history, society, and culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is it that makes England England? People all over the world think they know the answer to that: the King or Queen, awkward politeness, Beefeaters, and losing in penalties in international football. But we English know that we're a bit more complicated than such stereotypes. Or are we? Let's find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 292g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 x 135 x 20 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781803991979\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stuart Laycock,Philip Laycock","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44553960194298,"sku":"9781803991979","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1694189913283_book.jpg?v=1694420999","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-england-9781803991979","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}