Myths of the English

New
Paperback
1993
$26.09

Newly published in paperback, Myths of the English is a fascinating exploration of Englishness: the images, characters, myths and peculiarities that have contributed to the self-image of a nation.

Synopsis

Newly published in paperback, Myths of the English is a fascinating exploration of Englishness: the images, characters, myths and peculiarities that have contributed to the self-image of a nation.

$26.09

Quantity

10 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 1
Publisher: Polity
Published: 09 Sep 1993
ISBN 10: 0745613063
ISBN 13: 9780745613062

Media Reviews

'Much fascinating scholarship is displayed by the authors of this book.' The Independent 'Idiosyncracies of the English heritage come brilliantly to light in this delightful excursion into cultural history.' The Good Book Guide 'Sparkling collection of essays.' The Guardian '... An excellently conceived and potentially illuminating enterprise.' The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History 'These ten essays, concerned mainly with England over the past two and a half centuries, present contrasting and illuminating ways in which the English have seen themselves.' History

Author Bio

Roy Porter is currently working on The History of Hysteria.