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Great Britons, A Very Peculiar History电子书

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作       者:Graham, Ian

出  版  社:Andrews UK

出版时间:2012-01-04

字       数:62.9万

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Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it's not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people. 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world. The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way. From kings and queens, pirates and politicians, actors and directors to sportsmen, explorers, scientists and inventors, 'Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History' celebrates the men and women who have shaped Great Britain and made it what it is today.
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Cover

Front Matter

Title Page

Publisher Information

Dedication

Great Britons

Quotes

Introduction

An island nation

Industrial Revolution

War and conflict

Invention

Kings and queens

Honorary great Britons

Fictional great Britons

British villains

Notorious political figures

Pirates

Famous British pirates

CHAPTER ONE: Scientists and Engineers

Other great bridge builders

Taking the wee

Famous British aircraft designers

British women in science

CHAPTER TWO: Inventors

Heavyweight hovercraft

Other famous British inventors

CHAPTER THREE: Explorers & Adventurers

Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922)

British sailors who achieved firsts and set records

Other British women fliers

Other British explorers

CHAPTER FOUR: Theatre & Cinema

Body snatched!

British actors who achieved stardom in Hollywood

CHAPTER FIVE: Artists

Important modern British artists

CHAPTER SIX: The world of music

Other notable British composers

British musicians who have sold the most records

Top ten British musicians and groups with the most number one UK hits

CHAPTER SEVEN: Writers

The Globe Theatre

British First World War poets

Notable British poets

Notable British authors

CHAPTER EIGHT: Kings & Queens

The fate of King Henry VIII’s six wives

CHAPTER NINE: Government & Military

Sir Winston Churchill (1874–1965)

Monty’s double

The Baker Street Irregulars

Other notable British Prime Ministers

CHAPTER TEN: Sport

Mr Whoppit

The most famous British land speed record holders

British Formula One Champions

The 1966 World Cup winning team

The decathlon

Outstanding British sports men and women

CHAPTER ELEVEN: Miscellaneous

Sir Christopher Wren (1632–1723)

Florence Nightingale (1820–1910)

Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928)

Death Dive

Timeline

Glossary

End matter

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