The discovery of Britain : an accidental history : from 500 million BC to the next election / Graham Robb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Robb, Graham, 1958- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain--History.

Great Britain.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xiii, 443 pages : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 20 cm

illustration

map

monochrome

Place of Publication:

London : Picador, 2026.

Summary:

A hugely original tour of Great Britain by historian Graham Robb, which takes a fresh look at the people, places and events which have - for better or worse - shaped a nation.

"In the hands of the prize-winning author of The Discovery of France, and often from the unique vantage point of his bicycle, we encounter an entertaining cast of characters foreign and homegrown, drop in on places and events, and dwell on the successes and catastrophes across British history. From ancient settlements swallowed up by the sea and the creation of Stonehenge to the advent of multiculturalism and recent political earthquakes, all is seen as it’s never been seen before. With intriguing maps and illustrations throughout, The Discovery of Britain can be devoured whole or each chapter read in the time it takes to change a bicycle tyre or drink a cup of coffee. The wonderful choice of how to enjoy this original and sweeping history of Britain is yours"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Originally published: 2025.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Beerman Fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9781035026135

1035026139

OCLC:

1596075939