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John O'Farrell delivers a dry‑tongued, entertaining overview of British history. Written in a comedic style, the book mixes historical facts with parody, aiming to make the learning experience light and engaging for readers who find traditional histories tedious.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: John O'Farrell
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