Unruly : The Ridiculous History of England's... by David Mitchell 2023 Paperback

Description: About the Book: Discover who we are and how we got here in comedian, star of Peep Show and student of history David Mitchell's UNRULY: A History of England's Kings and Queens - a thoughtful, funny exploration of the founding fathers and mothers of England, and subsequently Britain.'JUST FANTASTIC. DELIGHTFULLY CONTRARY AND HILARIOUSLY CANTANKEROUS. VERY, VERY FUNNY' JESSE ARMSTRONG, CREATOR OF SUCCESSION AND PEEP SHOW'CLEVER, AMUSING, GLORIOUSLY BIZARRE AND RAZOR SHARP. MITCHELL - A FUNNY MAN AND A SKILLED HISTORIAN - TELLS STORIES THAT ARE INTERESTING AND FUN. HERE IS HORRIBLE HISTORIES FOR GROWNUPS' GERARD DEGROOT, THE TIMES'CLEVER, FUNNY, MAKES YOU THINK QUITE DIFFERENTLY ABOUT HISTORY' DAN SNOW, HISTORIAN AND BROADCASTER--------Think you know your kings and queens? Think again.In UNRULY, David Mitchell explores how England's monarchs, while acting as feared rulers firmly guiding their subjects' destinies, were in reality a bunch of lucky sods who were mostly as silly and weird in real life as they appear today in their portraits.Taking us right back to King Arthur (spoiler: he didn't exist), David tells the founding story of post-Roman England right up to the reign of Elizabeth I (spoiler: she dies). It's a tale of narcissists, inadequate self-control, excessive beheadings, middle-management insurrection, uncivil wars, and at least one total Cnut, as the population evolved from having their crops nicked by the thug with the largest armed gang to bowing and paying taxes to a divinely anointed king.How this happened, who it happened to and why it matters in modern Britain are all questions David answers with brilliance, wit and the full erudition of a man who once studied history - and won't let it off the hook for the mess it's made.A funny book about a serious subject, UNRULY is for anyone who has ever wondered how we got here - and who is to blame.--------'Mitchell clearly knows his history, with a book that owes as much to Monty Python as it does to Simon Schama' ANDREW MARR, BROADCASTER'I don’t think anyone other than David Mitchell could have written this book. It’s clever, funny and makes you think quite differently about history we thought we knew' DAN SNOW, HISTORIAN AND BROADCASTER'Who knew a history of England's rulers could be this hilarious? A brilliantly entertaining romp through monarchs' i'By turns fascinating and funny - there is a jewel of an insight or a refreshing blast of clarifying wit on every page. David brings a delightfully contrary and hilariously cantankerous eye to the history of the English Monarchy. Informative, illuminating and very very funny' JESSE ARMSTRONG, CREATOR OF SUCCESSION AND PEEP SHOW'I can’t recommend this book enough. Very funny and interesting, it is above all a proper work of history' CHARLIE HIGSON PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY..BRAND NEW & SHRINK WRAPPED Shipping· We do not ship to PO Box, APO/FPO/PR address please.· Phone number must be provided in eBay when you checkout for smooth and fast shipping delivery contact purpose.· Shipping via FedEx/DHL/UPS/USPS. May be shipped from Asian region for inventory purpose.· Tracking number will be uploaded at eBay order page or sent through email at eBay.· In case of package being returned to us due to non-delivery, a re-shipping charge of $15.00 shall be applicable for USA and Canada only. For all countries please check with us.· We cannot cancel the order and change the address once the item shipped out.· Buyer is responsible for any customs or import fees as per rules and regulation in your country.Returns· Returns accepted only in case of delivery of wrong edition or defective/damaged item.· A 15% restocking fee is applicable for book refund because of class cancelled, changed mind, wrong book purchased (Return Shipping is Buyer's Responsibility, 15% restocking Fee + shipping fee is applicable.)· Please contact to us before returning the item. We will try to reply your email within 24 hours and resolve the issue.CommunicationIn Case of any issues or concern please write to us through eBay 'Contact Seller' Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Please let us know if you have any question regarding your purchasing. Write to us about quantity discount available. We would be glad to answer any of your queries/Questions/Concern.

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