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Rees, Nigel

 
9781906388997: Don't You Know There's a War On?: Words and Phrases From The World Wars
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ISBN 10 : 1906388997 ISBN 13 : 9781906388997
Editeur : Batsford, 2011

Synopsis

Nigel Rees presents a nostalgic and witty guide to wartime catchphrases, from the now ubiquitous 'Keep Calm and Carry On' to lesser-known gems such as 'lions led by donkeys'.

Following his hugely popular survey of domestic sayings, More Tea Vicar?, Rees returns with a witty and fascinating examination of the catchphrases that saw us through wartime Britain and are still relevant in times of crisis today. 

Including domestic phrases of the time, propaganda, and slang developed by soldiers abroad, the book describes the provenance and development of these intriguing, quirky and sometimes crude phrases that were born out of times of conflict and have in many cases become part of our language.

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À propos de l'auteur

Nigel Rees is an outstanding author whose many books have mostly been concerned with the popular use of the English language and especially the humour that derives from it. As a broadcaster, he is best known as deviser and presenter of BBC Radio's Quote...Unquote programme, which has been delighting audiences for over 25 years. He lives in London. He is the author of More Tea, Vicar? (ISBN 9781905400744)

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Éditeur
Batsford
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1906388997
ISBN 13 
9781906388997
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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