Britannia in Brief: The Scoop on All Things British
by Leslie Banker, William Mullins
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Author: Leslie Banker, William MullinsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-05-19
ISBN: 0345509994
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Summary: 5 Stars
This book offers a fabulous overview of all that is most pertinent in British culture and history for any and all visitors to that fair isle. Thanks to these witty and observant authors, relations between America and Great Britain may well be improved between the locals with a new level of understanding. If all tourists would read this, the stereotype of the Loud American could be put to rest! This is both fascinating and so much fun - not only did I learn a lot, I laughed aloud while learning. This is the perfect travel read, and an excellent gift to all friends that are Britain bound this summer.
Summary of Britannia in Brief: The Scoop on All Things British
When it comes to Britain, most Americans don?t know (Union) Jack. Fortunately, now an Anglo-American husband-and-wife team are here to help with a smart, funny, and handy guide that minds the gap between fact and fiction. From Whigs and Windsors to wankers and Wales, this spit-spot-on reference covers all manner of British history, society, culture, language, and everyday life, including? the class system, title envy, and a thumbnail sketch of British dynasties
? highlights of the social season (yes, they have a social season)
? Parliament, prime ministers, and a wild variety of political parties
? British sports 101, including football (by which we mean soccer), cricket, rugby, snooker, and darts
? answers to the pressing question: What?s on the telly?
? British culinary delights, from Marmite to late-night tikka masala
? odd pronunciations (e.g., how ?St. John? becomes ?Sin Jun?)
? cockney slang, or why you should never get caught ?telling porkies on the dog?
? Londoners? pride in the Tube and the truth about trainspotting
So whether you?re traveling to England on business or for pleasure, dating a Brit, hoping to comfort a homesick Londoner (whip up a treacle tart, recipe included), or simply curious about life across the pond, Britannia in Brief is the perfect companion.
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