The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places
by Neil Oliver
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appears in About Scotland, History, and Nonfiction.
"Everyone should have two copies one for the car and one for the house to plan journeys. . . a reminder to think more about the places you pass and less about your route, because every British journey is through rich history." (Edward Stourton)From muchloved historian Neil Oliver, comes this beautifully written, kaleidoscopic history of a place ...
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appears in About Scotland, History, and Nonfiction.
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