Don't Know Much About History . . .

[bluesqueak]

> Pippin suggested:
>  History of the English-speaking People (out of print, highly 
> opinionated, not PC and very lively indeed) by Winston Churchill

It's not in print, but Christopher Lee's 'This sceptred Isle' leans 
on it very heavily and quotes huge chunks.

I forgot 'This Sceptred Isle'. It was originally a BBC radio series, 
but there is a two volume book based on the series. The tapes are 
also available from Amazon.co.uk

Volume 1 covers Britain up to 1900 (and quotes the Churchill history 
a lot). Volume 2 covers the 20th Century (and quotes Churchill less, 
because his English Speaking People finishes at 1900).

If you can find a library or second hand copy of English Speaking 
People, I agree with Pippin. It is not PC, is highly opinionated, 
but is a great read.

Pip