Great Britons : a very peculiar history with added stiff upper lip

Great Britain can be accused of many things; a proliferation of queuing, a fondness of the demon drink; but it's not without more than its fair share of important historical and modern people.

Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History looks at a myriad brillliant Britons and their influence on the world.

The book features a short potted history of each person, detailing their acheivements, personalities and lifestyles in a quirky and memorable way.

From kings and queens, pirates and politicians, actors and directors to sportsmen, explorers, scientists and inventors, Great Britons: A Very Peculiar History celebrates the men and women who have shaped Great Britain and made it what it is today.