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1000 Years of Annoying the French

By: Stephen Clarke
Narrated by: Justin Edwards
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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....

©2020 Stephen Clarke (P)2020 Penguin Audio Europe France Funny Imperialism Napoleon Bonaparte Middle ages Witty Royalty Latin American

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Fun book with lots of interesting factoids about Anglo-French history and some of the urban myths that exist. I definitely learned some things in terms of historical narrative that I was unaware of and also enjoyed the humorous way in which I learned some pub quiz trivia. It's of course biased but not horrifically so and the book is aiming to be a comedic group of facts strung together as a historical narrative and it also goes into detail about some of France's great achievements

Enjoyable and interesting

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Very enjoyable read I recommend for all ages history at it's best it was an eye opening book

Great factual book worth listening to

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As a vote Remainer listening to this beautifully read explanation of why we have no option but to Leave helps with the pain and will help with the future angst.

My Favourite Book and it's a great listen too.

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It's a bit like a long version of Horrible History. Learning through the use of humour. Kept me amused for several otherwise mundane journeys up and down the M6.

Totally enjoyed it

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I loved this book and it helped make sense of the Anglo-French relationship. Wonderfully written and performed!

Absolutely hilarious

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Brilliant history, mixed with superb humour and even some self deprecating fun. The French get a damn good going over in this.

Outrageously good!

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A quick run through of a 1000 years. I learned how we annoyed the French and how we still annoy the French.

Very Funny and enlightening.

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So informative and put over in such clear and funny dialogue. I have listened to this from beginning to end constantly rewinding and listening again

Laugh oh loud whilst learning history

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I loved listening to this book, it is well written, well performed and filled with interesting facts. Really highly recommended.

Great book, very entertaining

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This book must be a labour of love as it covers so much history and is so well researched. Thoroughly enjoyable, sometimes a little provocative, but highly entertaining and educational

funny and broad

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