The English and their history
Robert Tombs
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The English and their history
by Robert Tombs
Published
2023
Publisher
Penguin Books, Limited
Pages
1024
ISBN-13
9781802064230
Description
"The English and Their History presents the momentous story of England "first as an idea, and then as a kingdom, as a country, a people and a culture." Here, in a single volume, is a fresh and comprehensive account of the English and their history. With extraordinary insight, Robert Tombs examines language, literature, law, religion, politics, and more while investigating the sources of England's collective memory and belief. The English and Their History spans 700,000 years, from the island's very first inhabitants to the present day, stopping along the way to recount the tales of conquerors, kings, and queens; a nation's myths and legends, facts and extraordinary truths. No history of England has come close to matching the scale and scope of this historical masterwork--with an eye for detail to rival his ambition, Tombs has managed to cover every significant happening and development over hundreds of thousands of years while accessibly explaining how they connect. But The English and Their History is more a work of narrative nonfiction than one of reference or record, expertly guiding the reader from footprints in the mud of early Homo sapiens through Shakespeare, Reformation, revolution, and industrialization in a narrative stretching all the way to the present"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The English and their history?
This edition of The English and their history has approximately 1024 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The English and their history?
For most readers, The English and their history typically takes between 21h 20m and 14h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 256,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 17h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 35 days • Estimated word count: 256,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The English and their history?
The estimated word count for The English and their history is approximately 256,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The English and their history?
The English and their history was written by Robert Tombs.
When was The English and their history published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2023. The original work may have been published on a different date.