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English History: Strange But True
Under the Sumptuary Laws of 1363, merchants were forbidden to wear pointy shoes in excess of 61/2in in length.One of Henry VII's most prized possessions was the preserved leg of St George, a gift from Louis XII of France.In February 1789, George III pursued a best-selling lady novelist in a high-speed chase through Kew Gardens.This book contains hundreds of 'strange but true' facts and anecdotes about English history. Arranged into a miniature history of England, and with bizarre and hilarious true tales for every era, it will interest and delight readers everywhere.
Book Details
- Publisher: History Press
- Publish Date: Jul 3rd, 2017
- Pages: 192
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 7.70in - 5.00in - 0.60in - 0.40lb
- EAN: 9780750983648
- Categories: • Europe - Great Britain - General• Trivia
About the Author
Richard Smyth spent several years as an editor before becoming a freelance writer and researcher. He writes regular articles for magazines including History Today, as well compiling that publication's monthly crossword. He also sets the questions for the BBC's Mastermind.