Exotic England : the making of a curious nation
Alibhai-Brown, Yasmin2015
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From the nation's modern origins in the Renaissance, travellers have eagerly roamed the globe and been enticed by the diversity and richness of other civilizations. And while this appetite for adventure has often been tainted by aggression or exploitation, the English have also carried within them a capacity to soak up new experiences and ideas and to weave them into every aspect of life back home, from language and literature to customs and culture. Here we trace this golden thread of otherness through five centuries of English history to reveal how it has shaped the buildings, flavoured the food, powered the economy, and created a truly diverse society.
Main title:
Exotic England : the making of a curious nation / Yasmin Alibhai-Brown ; research assistant, Dawn Solman.
Imprint:
London : Portobello Books, 2015.
Collation:
x, 340 pages ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781846274190 (hbk)
Local class:
942
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
525403
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Central Library | Adult non-fiction | 942 ALI | Available |