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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967
Two of my favourite history books are histories of the Indian Mutiny (by Saul David and Christopher Hibbert); really good, accessible reads.
I suppose that the Indian Mutiny could be classed as British history in a way though, seeing as how we kind of owned the place at the time (much like a small, insignificant North American country that we gave back to the colonists because we saw no future in it  ). |
A fellow I used to work with, well, his wife is from Kent. Around every July 4th, she and a few other Brits get together and throw a "Happy Riddance" BBQ!
