An Utterly Exasperated History of Modern Britain: or Sixty Years of Making the Same Stupid Mistakes as Always

by John O'Farrell

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Poking an accusing finger at the bizarre events, ridiculous characters and stupid decisions that have shaped Britain's history since 1945, John O'Farrell provides an impartial - yet cantakarous - account of Britain in recent times.

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Bit disappointing. Not as funny as the 2,000 years book, and somewhat preachy in places. A few bad mistakes, too ... Ethiopia isn't a Muslim nation, actually. (

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Poking an accusing finger at the bizarre events, ridiculous characters and stupid decisions that have shaped Britain's history since 1945, John O'Farrell provides an impartial - yet cantakarous - account of Britain in recent times.

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