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1000 Years of Annoying the French

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1000 Years of Annoying the French

By: Stephen Clarke
Narrated by: Justin Edwards
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Was the Battle of Hastings a French victory?

Non! William the Conqueror was Norman and hated the French.

Were the Brits really responsible for the death of Joan of Arc?

Non! The French sentenced her to death for wearing trousers.

Was the guillotine a French invention?

Non! It was invented in Yorkshire.

Ten centuries' worth of French historical 'facts' bite the dust as Stephen Clarke looks at what has really been going on since 1066....

©2020 Stephen Clarke (P)2020 Penguin Audio Europe France
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I wish I could remember all the details that I learned. I hope, at least, I'll remember all of the shattered myths, such as about Joan of Arc and other famous characters. The book was fascinating and I wish I learned history with such an entertaining teacher. There is no doubt that the narrator added to the pleasure - his tone did the sarcasm full justice! I loved it, and I'm not even English (but I am American, so, there's plenty fun for us Yanks, too). If you think you know history, you might want to check what you learned by listening to this book. I highly recommend it. I'd love to hear a post-Brexit sequel. Are the French laughing now?

Great sarcasm and loads of information, too

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