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5.0 out of 5 stars
Discover the facts behind the myth
This book is a fabulius read. Strip away the veneer from 'pomp and circumstance' or 'muddling through' stereotypes of England and discover where they are derived from. Not at all dry or academic in tone, so very useful for the generalist reader interested in England. I recommend it to anyone planning a trip there. England is a wonderful country to visit, but it is so...
Published on June 21, 2003 by saliero
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This is a good book hiding in a mediocre book
This is a good book hiding in a mediocre book. An exploration of what the English think of themselves and why, including the historical aspects that form these ideas. But this book ranges far and wide, yet never reallay makes any firm points, with wishy-washy swipes at how what the English think of as their nherent Englishness isn't really, maybe, kind of. (Yes, it's that...
Published on July 31, 2003 by Megami
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2.0 out of 5 stars
This is a good book hiding in a mediocre book,
By Megami (Darwin, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: England Hb (Hardcover)
This is a good book hiding in a mediocre book. An exploration of what the English think of themselves and why, including the historical aspects that form these ideas. But this book ranges far and wide, yet never reallay makes any firm points, with wishy-washy swipes at how what the English think of as their nherent Englishness isn't really, maybe, kind of. (Yes, it's that kind of book) The last chapter especially is bland - a swipe at New Labor and Modern Britain that really misses its chance to say anything important. There are some interesting facts and snippets, but nothing feels particularly revealing or explanatory.A disappointing read - i have been living in the UK for 18 months and i hoped to learn something new.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Discover the facts behind the myth,
By saliero (NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: England Hb (Hardcover)
This book is a fabulius read. Strip away the veneer from 'pomp and circumstance' or 'muddling through' stereotypes of England and discover where they are derived from.Not at all dry or academic in tone, so very useful for the generalist reader interested in England. I recommend it to anyone planning a trip there. England is a wonderful country to visit, but it is so much richer when the scales are taken from our eyes. |
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England Hb by Maureen Duffy (Hardcover - March 5, 2001)
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