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Britannia in Brief: The Scoop on All Things British

by Leslie Banker

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A compact guide to British life

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A compact guide to British life

Britannia in Brief gathers practical and cultural reference points across British history, society, politics, language, sport, food and everyday routines. Its range runs from dynasties and Parliament to television, Tube pride, regional pronunciation and Cockney slang, with examples that bridge formal institutions and ordinary conversation. The book also includes a treacle tart recipe, adding a hands-on element to its overview of life across the pond. Published in 2009, it offers a snapshot of British culture and customs as presented at that time.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Travelers preparing for a trip to Britain
  • People with personal or social ties to British life
  • Curious readers seeking a broad introduction to British culture and everyday customs

Themes

British history and societyPolitics and institutionsLanguage and slangFood, sport, and everyday life

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Book overview

When it comes to Britain, most Americans don'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

- the class system, title envy, and a thumbnail sketch of British dynasties
- highlights of the social season (yes, they have a social season)
- Parliament, prime ministers, and a wild variety of political parties
- British sports 101, including football (by which we mean soccer), cricket, rugby, snooker, and darts
- answers to the pressing question: What's on the telly?
- British culinary delights, from Marmite to late-night tikka masala
- odd pronunciations (e.g., how "St. John" becomes "Sin Jun")
- cockney slang, or why you should never get caught "telling porkies on the dog"
- Londoners' pride in the Tube and the truth about trainspotting

So whether you'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.
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