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Sellar & Yeatman - 1066 And All That (Folio Edition) (2nd Hand Hardback)
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SKU B003389
Synopsis
Subtitled : A Memorable History of England. Comprising All the Parts You Can Remember, Including 103 Good Things, 5 Bad Kings and 2 Genuine Dates is a tongue-in-cheek reworking of the history of England.
A top-selling humour classic.
"The first date in English History is 55 B.C., in which year Julius Caesar (the memorable Roman Emperor) landed, like all other successful invaders of these islands, at Thanet. This was in the Olden Days, when the Romans were top nation on account of their classical education, etc."
Since its publication in October 1930, 1066 and All That has itself becomes part of our humour history. The authors made the claim that 'All the history you can remember is in the book' - and, for most of us, they were probably right.
But it is their own unique interpretation of events that has made the book a classic; an uproarious satire upon textbook history and our confused recollections of it. 4 million copies sold worldwide since original publication.
Details
- Format : Smaller 2nd Hand Hardback in Hardback Slip Case
- Condition : As New
- Category : Non-Fiction - Britain
- Published : 1930 (This Edition 1990 - The Folio Society)
- ISBN : N/A
- SKU : B003389
- PPC : SP400gm
- RRP : Unknown
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
"The book is a parody of the style of history teaching in English schools at the time . . . the book is full of examples of half-remembered and mixed-up facts." - Wikipedia.
" . . . it is their own unique interpretation of events that has made the book a classic; an uproarious satire on textbook history and a population's confused recollections of it."
"Every time I return to 1006 and All That, I am left with tears of laughter rolling down my cheeks; I can't think of any higher recommendation than that! It is truly medicinal for the soul." - Goodreads Reviews.
The Authors
Walter Carruthers Sellar (27 December 1898 - 11 June 1951) was a Scottish humourist who wrote for Punch.
Robert Julian Yeatman (15 July 1897 - 13 July 1968) was a British humourist who wrote for Punch.
Illustrator : John Reynolds.