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1000 Years Of Annoying The French

by Stephen Clarke
RM37.05 MYR
1000 Years Of Annoying The French - Thryft
1000 Years Of Annoying The French - Thryft

Hilarious debunking of French historical misconceptions.

This book is perfect for history buffs who enjoy a witty and humorous take on historical events. Stephen Clarke skillfully dismantles commonly held French historical "facts," providing a refreshing and entertaining perspective on what actually happened. Prepare to laugh out loud as you discover the truth behind centuries of amusing misunderstandings.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

1000 Years Of Annoying The French

by Stephen Clarke
RM37.05 MYR
ISBN: 9780552775748
Authors: Stephen Clarke
Publisher: Black Swan
Date of Publication: 2011-01-20
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, History
Related Topics: History, European History, Historical
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 4124 readers)

Description

Was the Battle of Hastings a French victory?Non! William the Conqueror was Norman and hated the French.Were the Brits really responsible for the death of Joan of Arc?Non! The French sentenced her to death for wearing trousers.Was the guillotine a French invention?Non! It was invented in Yorkshire.Ten centuries' worth of French historical 'facts' bite the dust as Stephen Clarke looks at what has really been going on since 1066 ...
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Hilarious debunking of French historical misconceptions.

This book is perfect for history buffs who enjoy a witty and humorous take on historical events. Stephen Clarke skillfully dismantles commonly held French historical "facts," providing a refreshing and entertaining perspective on what actually happened. Prepare to laugh out loud as you discover the truth behind centuries of amusing misunderstandings.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.