Britannia in Brief: The Scoop on All Things British

Britannia in Brief: The Scoop on All Things British

When it comes to Britain, most Americans donâ€™t know (Union) Jack. Fortunately, now an Anglo-American husband-and-wife team are here to help with a smart, funny, and handy guide that minds the gap between fact and fiction. From Whigs and Windsors to wankers and Wales, this spit-spot-on reference covers all manner of British history, society, culture, language, and everyday life, including

â€¢ the class system, title envy, and a thumbnail sketch of British dynasties
â€¢ highlights of the social season (yes, they have a social season)
â€¢ Parliament, prime ministers, and a wild variety of political parties
â€¢ British sports 101, including football (by which we mean soccer), cricket, rugby, snooker, and darts
â€¢ answers to the pressing question: Whatâ€™s on the telly?
â€¢ British culinary delights, from Marmite to late-night tikka masala
â€¢ odd pronunciations (e.g., how â€œSt. Johnâ€ becomes â€œSin Junâ€)
â€¢ cockney slang, or why you should never get caught â€œtelling porkies on the dogâ€
â€¢ Londonersâ€™ pride in the Tube and the truth about trainspotting

So whether youâ€™re traveling to England on business or for pleasure, dating a Brit, hoping to comfort a homesick Londoner (whip up a treacle tart, recipe included), or simply curious about life across the pond, Britannia in Brief is the perfect companion.
Country USA
Brand Ballantine Books
Manufacturer Random House Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780345509994
Color Red
ReleaseDate 2009-05-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780345509994

Country	USA
Brand	Ballantine Books
Manufacturer	Random House Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780345509994
Color	Red
ReleaseDate	2009-05-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780345509994

Britannia in Brief: The Scoop on All Things British

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