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Britannia in Brief: The Scoop on All Things British by Banker, Leslie, Mullins,
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780345509994
- Book Title
- Britannia in Brief : the Scoop on All Things British
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Travel
- Topic
- Food, Lodging & Transportation / General, Reference, Europe / Great Britain
- Item Weight
- 7.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0345509994
ISBN-13
9780345509994
eBay Product ID (ePID)
69841000
Product Key Features
Book Title
Britannia in Brief : the Scoop on All Things British
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Food, Lodging & Transportation / General, Reference, Europe / Great Britain
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.8 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-008913
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"A witty, irreverent crash course '101' that all Anglophiles will love. Leslie Banker and William Mullins have bridged the great divide between two countries separated by a common language. A bloody good read!"Anita Naughton, author of Tea and Sympathy " Britannia in Brief is an indispensable guide. Better than Fromer' s, shorter than the Encyclopedia Britannica , it is hilarious, clever, and spot-on. This book is perfect for every foreigner who wishes to talk local, and for every local who doesn't get out enough."Amanda Foreman, author of The Duchess, "A witty, irreverent crash course '101' that all Anglophiles will love. Leslie Banker and William Mullins have bridged the great divide between two countries separated by a common language. A bloody good read!"-Anita Naughton, author ofTea and Sympathy "Britannia in Briefis an indispensable guide. Better thanFromer's, shorter than theEncyclopedia Britannica, it is hilarious, clever, and spot-on. This book is perfect for every foreigner who wishes to talk local, and for every local who doesn't get out enough."-Amanda Foreman, author ofThe Duchess, "A witty, irreverent crash course '101' that all Anglophiles will love. Leslie Banker and William Mullins have bridged the great divide between two countries separated by a common language. A bloody good read!"-Anita Naughton, author of Tea and Sympathy " Britannia in Brief is an indispensable guide. Better than Fromer' s, shorter than the Encyclopedia Britannica , it is hilarious, clever, and spot-on. This book is perfect for every foreigner who wishes to talk local, and for every local who doesn't get out enough."-Amanda Foreman, author of The Duchess
Dewey Decimal
941
Synopsis
When it comes to Britain, most Americans don't know (Union) Jack. Fortunately, now an Anglo-American husband-and-wife team are here to help with a smart, funny, and handy guide that minds the gap between fact and fiction. From Whigs and Windsors to wankers and Wales, this spit-spot-on reference covers all manner of British history, society, culture, language, and everyday life, including - the class system, title envy, and a thumbnail sketch of British dynasties - highlights of the social season (yes, they have a social season) - Parliament, prime ministers, and a wild variety of political parties - British sports 101, including football (by which we mean soccer), cricket, rugby, snooker, and darts - answers to the pressing question: What's on the telly? - British culinary delights, from Marmite to late-night tikka masala - odd pronunciations (e.g., how "St. John" becomes "Sin Jun") - cockney slang, or why you should never get caught "telling porkies on the dog" - Londoners' pride in the Tube and the truth about trainspotting So whether you're traveling to England on business or for pleasure, dating a Brit, hoping to comfort a homesick Londoner (whip up a treacle tart, recipe included), or simply curious about life across the pond, Britannia in Brief is the perfect companion., When it comes to Britain, most Americans don't know (Union) Jack. Fortunately, now an Anglo-American husband-and-wife team are here to help with a smart, funny, and handy guide that minds the gap between fact and fiction. From Whigs and Windsors to wankers and Wales, this spit-spot-on reference covers all manner of British history, society, culture, language, and everyday life, including * the class system, title envy, and a thumbnail sketch of British dynasties * highlights of the social season (yes, they have a social season) * Parliament, prime ministers, and a wild variety of political parties * British sports 101, including football (by which we mean soccer), cricket, rugby, snooker, and darts * answers to the pressing question: What's on the telly? * British culinary delights, from Marmite to late-night tikka masala * odd pronunciations (e.g., how "St. John" becomes "Sin Jun") * cockney slang, or why you should never get caught "telling porkies on the dog" * Londoners' pride in the Tube and the truth about trainspotting So whether you're traveling to England on business or for pleasure, dating a Brit, hoping to comfort a homesick Londoner (whip up a treacle tart, recipe included), or simply curious about life across the pond, Britannia in Brief is the perfect companion.
LC Classification Number
DA589.4.B36 2009
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