I Should Know That: Great Britain

Details

Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 03/09/2015

ISBN: 9781782434313

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Reference

Binding: Paperback

Size: Other

Extent: 256 pages

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

From icons of British history to geography, and the economy to the legal system, I Should Know That: Great Britain covers a wide range of topics, filling in all those embarrassing gaps in your knowledge of this fair isle.

Inspired by the UK citizenship test, this useful and interesting guide includes sections such as essential British history, the current political and legal system, migration to Britain, women’s rights, geography and culture. Learn all about the Magna Carta, the House of Lords, the Old Bailey and the Commonwealth, and more light-hearted topics such as allotments, pets, haggis and marmite, while scoffing at the unfortunate but hilarious gaffes made by our politicians.

Packed full of information, this entertaining and fact-filled guide to Great Britain is perfect for anyone who wishes that they were a more informed citizen.

Reviews:

A new book covering a range of topics from geography and history to politics and society explains our wonderful country's quirky character

Daily Express

A fun guide to Great Britain, covering a range of key topics on our fair land

Daily Mail

A comprehensive, fact-filled guide to Great Britain, including its history, laws, government and culture

NFU Countryside

An ideal introduction to all matters British

The Good Book Guide

Sales points:

Inspired by the UK Citizenship Test, this guide includes everything you really should know about Great Britain, with humorous quotes from our politicians – who really should know better
Covers a range of topics including history, geography, culture and the political and legal system
The perfect purchase to improve and test your knowledge of your own country
From the publishers of the Sunday Times bestselling Remember, Remember, over 150,000 copies sold

About the Author:

Emma Marriott

Emma Marriott is a freelance writer and editor whose previous works for Michael O'Mara Books include I Used to Know That: History, Bad History: How We Got the Past Wrong and The History of the World in Bite-sized Chunks.