Description
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.
About the Author
Roy Porter is currently working on The History of Hysteria.
Reviews
'Much fascinating scholarship is displayed by the authors of this book.' The Independent
Book Information
ISBN 9780745613062
Author Roy Porter
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Polity Press
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 425g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 155mm * 16mm
About the Author
Roy Porter is currently working on The History of Hysteria.
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
Book Information
ISBN 9780745613062
Author Roy Porter
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Polity Press
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 425g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 155mm * 16mm
