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1066 and All That (Anniversary)
1066 and All That (Anniversary) | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman
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75th Anniversary edition of a top-selling humour classic The first date in English History is 55 B.C., in which year Julius Caesar (the memorable Roman Emperor) landed, like all other successful invaders of these islands, at Thanet. This was in the Olden Days, when the Romans were top nation on account of their classical education, etc. Since its publication in October 1935 1066 and All That has itself becomes part of our humour history. The authors made the claim that 'All the history you can remember is in the book' - and, for most of us, they were probably right. But it is their own unique interpretation of events that has made the book a classic; an uproarious satire upon textbook history and our confused recollections of it. 4 million copies sold worldwide since original publication, and continues to sell strongly 75th Anniversary gift-book edition. The perfect humour title for Christmas Brand new illustrations by Steven Appleby (Bloomsbury's The Secret Thoughts of Dogs/ Cats/ Babies)
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TheBookKeeper
TheBookKeeper
1066 and All That (Anniversary) | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman
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A hilarious parody of school history textbooks.
"A memorable history of England comprising all the parts you can remember, including 103 Good Things, 5 Bad Kings and 2 Genuine dates..."

#1066andallthat #sellarandyeatman #history #hilarious

Take the history exam for yourself ?
http://thebookkeepersite.wordpress.com/take-the-history-test/

CarolynM This always makes me laugh 6y
TheBookKeeper @CarolynM me too 😊 6y
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Purpleness
Purpleness
1066 and All That (Anniversary) | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman
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Minervasbutler One of the funniest books ever written imo 7y
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Purpleness
Purpleness
1066 and All That (Anniversary) | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman
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A, er, "rationalized" genealogical table of the royal family.

julesG 😁 7y
LauraBrook Oy vey! 🤦🏻‍♀️ 7y
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Purpleness
Purpleness
1066 and All That (Anniversary) | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman
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This book never fails to make me smile😄

ApoptyGina69 Starting to think I was the only one who owns/has read/enjoys this book. It's a bit random, but a real hoot! 7y
TrishB I love this too 💝 7y
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Purpleness
1066 and All That (Anniversary) | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman
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History is not what you thought. It is what you can remember. All other history defeats itself.

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elkeOriginal
elkeOriginal
1066 and All That (Anniversary) | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman
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Gotta love a book with a chapter on A Worthless King 👑😆👑😆
#FolioFreaks #FolioFriday #FolioSociety

Jess_Read_This These illustrations are just great! 7y
Kalalalatja 😂😂 7y
Leftcoastzen So cute! 7y
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elkeOriginal
elkeOriginal
1066 and All That (Anniversary) | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman
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Fun illustrations in this #FolioSociety edition💕
#FolioFriday #FolioFreaks

TrishB Lovely ❤ 7y
LeahBergen Love! 7y
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elkeOriginal
elkeOriginal
1066 and All That (Anniversary) | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman
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Today's #FolioFriday feature is from my sale box earlier this week. Adorable, small little book packed with hilarious goodness.
#FolioFreaks #FolioSociety

julesG You temptress! 😉 7y
elkeOriginal @julesG Just doing me job as enabler 😉 7y
TrishB I had this book in my teens....just not the folio one! 7y
rubyslippersreads You're doing your job too well. 😂 7y
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GoneFishing
GoneFishing
1066 and All that: A Memorable History of England Comprising All the Parts You Can Remember, Including 103 Good Things, 5 Bad Kings, and 2 Genuine Dates | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman

The Scots (originally Irish, but by now Scotch) were at this time inhabiting Ireland, having driven the Irish (Picts) out of Scotland; while the Picts (originally Scots) were now Irish (living in brackets) and vice versa. It is essential to keep these distinctions clearly in mind (and verce visa).

julesG Pretty straightforward, I'd say. ;) 8y
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mahasoor
mahasoor
1066 and All That (Anniversary) | Walter Carruthers Sellar, Robert Julian Yeatman
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I remember seriously enjoying this, reading undercover with my flashlight as a child 😸 just putting this here as a reminder to go hunting in my shelves later to find it, give it another read.

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