Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History

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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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Ian Graham was born in Belfast, studied applied physics and then journalism at university in London, and now lives in Norfolk. He has worked as a freelance author and journalist for about 30 years. In that time, he has written and co-written over 230 non-fiction books. His specialties are space exploration, aviation, transport, science and military technology.