Northerners: A History, from the Ice Age to the Present Day by Brian Groom Paper

Description: Northerners by Brian Groom A Waterstones Best History Book of the Year The bestselling history of the North of England as told through the lives of its inhabitants. Entertaining The Times Definitive The Mirror Highly readable Financial Times FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Waterstones Best History Book of the YearThe bestselling history of the North of England as told through the lives of its inhabitants.Entertaining The TimesDefinitive The MirrorHighly readable Financial Times A work of unrivalled scale and ambition, Northerners is the defining biography of northern England.This authoritative new history of place and people lays out the dramatic events that created the north â" waves of migration, invasions and battles, and transformative changes wrought on European culture and the global economy. In a sweeping narrative that takes us from the earliest times to the present day, the book shows that the people of the north have shaped Britain and the world in unexpected ways.At least six Roman emperors ruled from York. The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria was Europeâ™s leading cultural and intellectual centre. Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes, deserves to be as famous as Boudica. Neanderthals and Vikings, Central European Jews, African-Caribbeans and South Asians, have all played their part in the making and remaking of the north. Northern writers, activists, artists and comedians are celebrated the world over, from Wordsworth, the Brontes and Gaskell to LS Lowry, Emmeline Pankhurst and Peter Kay. St Oswald and Bede shaped the spiritual and cultural landscapes of Britain and Europe, and the world was revolutionised by the inventions of Richard Arkwright and the Stephensons. The north has exported some of sportâ™s biggest names and defined the sound of generations, from the Beatles to Britpop.Northerners also shows convincingly how the past echoes down the centuries. The devastation of factory and pit closures in the 1980s, for example, recalled the trauma of William the Conquerorâ™s Harrying of the North. The book charts how the north-south divide has ebbed and flowed and explores the very real divisions between northerners, such as the rivalry between Lancashire and Yorkshire.Finally, Brian Groom explores what northernness means today and the crucial role the north can play in Britainâ™s future. As new forces threaten the fabric of the UK again, this landmark book could scarcely be more timely. Author Biography Brian Groom is a journalist and a leading expert on British regional and national affairs. His career was spent mainly at the Financial Times, where he was assistant editor and worked in various capacities. Review Entertaining and informative. … Avoids sentimentality and stereotypes. … Groom keeps his history admirably down to earth. The Times, Book of the WeekA definitive new chronicle of the region, the first to appear this century. The MirrorGrooms chronicling of northern setbacks is urbane rather than indignant. … Comprehensive and highly readable. Financial TimesThis is a huge book, in which the author slips seamlessly and triumphantly from one subject to another. Literary ReviewHugely impressive. Big IssueA rich and kaleidoscopic history of a region, its landscape, industries, culture and people. Northerners is rigorous, digressive, discursive, always entertaining and enlightening, as full of good things as the North itself. Stuart Maconie, author of Pies and PrejudiceA wonderful compendium of the Norths proud, deep, ancient otherness. James Hawes, author of The Shortest History of EnglandAn essential writer on politics and business and a tireless champion of the north. George Parker, political editor, Financial Times A measured and essential voice in these compromised times. Adam Boulton, editor-at-large at Sky News and presenter of All Out PoliticsFew people are better placed to write the story of northerners. One of journalisms most astute observers of the state of Britain. Helen Pidd, North of England editor, The GuardianBrian Groom is one of the leading experts on Britains regions and nations and a perceptive analyst. Duncan Weldon, The Economist, author of Two Hundred Years of Muddling ThroughPanoramic, authoritative and a beautiful read. Brian has written the book everyone who wishes to understand the north of England must read. Sebastian Payne, author of Broken Heartlands Promotional The bestselling history of the North of England Review Quote Entertaining and informative. ... Avoids sentimentality and stereotypes. ... Groom keeps his history admirably down to earth. The Times , Book of the Week A definitive new chronicle of the region, the first to appear this century. The Mirror Grooms chronicling of northern setbacks is urbane rather than indignant. ... Comprehensive and highly readable. Financial Times This is a huge book, in which the author slips seamlessly and triumphantly from one subject to another. Literary Review Hugely impressive. Big Issue A rich and kaleidoscopic history of a region, its landscape, industries, culture and people. Northerners is rigorous, digressive, discursive, always entertaining and enlightening, as full of good things as the North itself. Stuart Maconie , author of Pies and Prejudice A wonderful compendium of the Norths proud, deep, ancient otherness. James Hawes, author of The Shortest History of England An essential writer on politics and business and a tireless champion of the north. George Parker, political editor, Financial Times A measured and essential voice in these compromised times. Adam Boulton, editor-at-large at Sky News and presenter of All Out Politics Few people are better placed to write the story of northerners. One of journalisms most astute observers of the state of Britain. Helen Pidd, North of England editor, The Guardian Brian Groom is one of the leading experts on Britains regions and nations and a perceptive analyst. Duncan Weldon, The Economist , author of Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through Panoramic, authoritative and a beautiful read. Brian has written the book everyone who wishes to understand the north of England must read. Sebastian Payne, author of Broken Heartlands Feature A broadly conceived book with unrivalled coverage across regions and time periods. Will publish for Fathers Day 2022 as a natural fit for the older man in your life. Good Waterstones potential as a hefty hardback history. Tells the story not only of statesman and politicians, but ordinary individuals, farming communities, the poor and unheralded.. Draws heavily on primary materials: eyewitness accounts, memoirs and historical texts, resulting in a rich tapestry. 29 easily digestible chapters make this comprehensive but accessible. Author is a prolific Tweeter with a strong following. Competition: The Northumbrians;Yorkshire;A Short History of England;The English and Their History;The Shortest History of England;The King in the North;The Anglo-Saxons;Second City;Lost Realms;Black Gold. By;Dan Jackson;Simon Jenkins;Robert Tombs;James Hawes;Marc Morris;Richard Vinen;Andrew Marr;Dan Jones Description for Sales People A Waterstones Best History Book of 2022 The bestselling history of the North of England as told through the lives of its inhabitants. Entertaining The Times Definitive The Mirror Highly readable Financial Times A work of unrivalled scale and ambition, Northerners is the defining biography of northern England. This authoritative new history of place and people lays out the dramatic events that created the north - waves of migration, invasions and battles, and transformative changes wrought on European culture and the global economy. In a sweeping narrative that takes us from the earliest times to the present day, the book shows that the people of the north have shaped Britain and the world in unexpected ways. At least six Roman emperors ruled from York. The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria was Europes leading cultural and intellectual centre. Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes, deserves to be as famous as Boudica. Neanderthals and Vikings, Central European Jews, African-Caribbeans and South Asians, have all played their part in the making and remaking of the north. Northern writers, activists, artists and comedians are celebrated the world over, from Wordsworth, the Brontes and Gaskell to LS Lowry, Emmeline Pankhurst and Peter Kay. St Oswald and Bede shaped the spiritual and cultural landscapes of Britain and Europe, and the world was revolutionised by the inventions of Richard Arkwright and the Stephensons. The north has exported some of sports biggest names and defined the sound of generations, from the Beatles to Britpop. Northerners also shows convincingly how the past echoes down the centuries. The devastation of factory and pit closures in the 1980s, for example, recalled the trauma of William the Conquerors Harrying of the North. The book charts how the north-south divide has ebbed and flowed and explores the very real divisions between northerners, such as the rivalry between Lancashire and Yorkshire. Finally, Brian Groom explores what northernness means today and the crucial role the north can play in Britains future. As new forces threaten the fabric of the UK again, this landmark book could scarcely be more timely. Gold title A broadly conceived book with unrivalled coverage across regions and time periods. Will publish for Fathers Day 2022 as a natural fit for the older man in your life. Good Waterstones potential as a hefty hardback history. Tells the story not only of statesman and politicians, but ordinary individuals, farming communities, the poor and unheralded.. Draws heavily on primary materials: eyewitness accounts, memoirs and historical texts, resulting in a rich tapestry. 29 easily digestible chapters make this comprehensive but accessible. Author is a prolific Tweeter with a strong following. Competition: The Northumbrians;Yorkshire;A Short History of England;The English and Their History;The Shortest History of England;The King in the North;The Anglo-Saxons;Second City;Lost Realms;Black Gold. By;Dan Jackson;Simon Jenkins;Robert Tombs;James Hawes;Marc Morris;Richard Vinen;Andrew Marr;Dan Jones Details ISBN0008471231 Author Brian Groom Pages 432 Year 2023 ISBN-10 0008471231 ISBN-13 9780008471231 Format Paperback Imprint HarperNorth Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle A History, from the Ice Age to the Present Day Publication Date 2023-05-25 UK Release Date 2023-05-25 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers DEWEY 942.7 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-10-03 NZ Release Date 2023-10-03 Alternative 9780008471217 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142269118;

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