Channel Island Book of Days (Shelfworn) by Mark Brocklesby

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165mm x 127mm x 33mm

Pages: 368

Product Description The Channel Islands are unique'a result of 800 years of independence. Taking you through the year day by day, The Channel Islands Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, momentous and amusing events and facts from the earliest period of the island's history to the present. Entries cover a huge variety of subjects and are drawn from a myriad original documents and sources, including 300 years of newspaper reports; diary entries from the English Civil War and diary extracts from the time of the German occupation, written by government officials, teenagers, German officers and slave workers. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information on a huge variety of historical subjects, it will delight residents and visitors alike. About the Author Mark Brocklesby is the author of Jersey: Not a Guide to.