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...And What Do You Do? is a hard-hitting analysis of the royal family, exposing its extravagant use of public money and the highly dubious behaviour of some among its ranks, whilst being critical of the knee-jerk sycophancy shown by the press and politicians. Baker also considers the wider role the royals play in society, including the link with House of Lords reform, and the constitutional position of the monarch, which is important given Prince Charles’ present and intended approach.

Viceroys is the story of the British aristocracy sent to govern India during the reigns of five British monarchs. It is also the story of how the modern British identity was established. British history from the Hundred Years War onwards gives an impression of how the British were seen. It is a misconception or, more kindly, a British view. Until the 19th century the British did not have an identity readily recognised throughout the world. Even the Elizabethans were never established other than as great individuals. From 1815, an image of Britain as the first superpower was built that would make do until even the 21st century.

A timely and important book that urges greater responsibility in the face of growing inequality. Inequality in Britain is growing. Does this matter? Should we be bothered that the rich give proportionately much less than the poor? And that only a small minority of the very wealthy are giving generously? Ninety per cent of NHS trusts are restricting routine operations. Youth unemployment is at record levels. Giving is Good for You demonstrates that growing inequality and poverty is a threat to everyone.

A History of Modern Britain by Andrew Marr confronts head-on the victory of shopping over politics. It tells the story of how the great political visions of New Jerusalem or a second Elizabethan Age, rival idealisms, came to be defeated by a culture of consumerism, celebrity and...

A History of Modern Britain by Andrew Marr confronts head-on the victory of shopping over politics. It tells the story of how the great political visions of New Jerusalem or a second Elizabethan Age, rival idealisms, came to be defeated by a culture of consumerism, celebrity and...

It is now three years since Justin Welby first published his Reimagining Britain. The fundamental message of that book remains as urgent as ever. But in this revised and expanded edition, Welby has taken fully into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and all the social and political unrest that has ensued. If anything, the new edition of Archbishop Welby's book is even more important than its predecessor. Here is a radical vision for 21st-century Britain.

Four Chancellors and a Funeral delivers more of Russell Jones's signature scathing wit, combining a detailed historical record of 2021 and 2022, with acerbic commentary, all of it leavened by jokes at the seemingly endless maelstrom of failures, nincompoops, and hypocrisies.

"Britain's Latest Export: Uncertainty" is from the November 14, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter S. Goodman and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Across the West, racial injustice has become a matter of urgency. Terms like 'critical race theory' and 'intersectionality' are everywhere and, in the rush to get it right, Britain has followed the lead of the world's dominant political power: America. But what if we've been looking in the wrong place? In This is Not America, Tomiwa Owolade argues that too much of the debate around racism in Britain is viewed through the prism of American ideas that don't reflect the history, challenges and achievements of black communities at home.

"Britain and France to Begin Work on Wall near Calais to Keep Migrants " is from the September 07, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Aurelien Breeden and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Britain's Huge Investment in Summer Olympic Sports Pays Off" is from the August 22, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Tim Wigmore and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Britain’s New Prime Minister Presses for Nuclear Program" is from the July 18, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Britain’s Supreme Court Hears Legal Challenge to ‘Brexit’" is from the December 05, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Britain's Financial Machine Mostly Leery of an EU Exit" is from the Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Britain's Top Tabloid Urges Exit from European Union" is from the June 14, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Steven Erlanger and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

A distinguished historian of Spain and Europe provides an enlightening account of the development of nationalist and separatist movements in contemporary Catalonia and Scotland.

"Britain’s New 5-Pound Note, Stronger and Safer, Isn’t Suitable for Vegetarians" is from the November 30, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Hannah Olivennes and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Britain, Seeking to Mitigate Brexit Turbulence, Hints at Economic Shift" is from the October 03, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Britain's Economy Was Resilient After 'Brexit.' Its Leaders Learned the Wrong Lesson" is from the October 10, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Neil Irwin and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Britain Votes to Leave EU; Cameron Plans to Step Down" is from the June 24, 2016, World section of The New York Times. It was written by Steven Erlanger and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.