![]() ![]() Repeal of the Corn Laws? C'mon Prof.England is NOTHING BUT drum and trumpets! And nobody does a better job of it that Hanson in this book. Which leaves what? Enclosure? Drainage of the fens. I had an English history professor in college who refused to teach what he called "drum and trumpet" history. I've spoken about my work at lectures, writers' festivals and other events all over the world and, when not writing, I'm often to be found riding my bike in the country around my home on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. And in my day job as a professional "ghostwriter" I've written over forty other books, including a New York Times Number One best-seller. ![]() popular history (though my sales figures suggest that it's never quite as popular as I'd like it to be.), but I have also written a serious novel, a few thrillers, two screenplays, travel writing and even a play-script for a musical as well. Under my own name I usually write narrative non-fiction a.k.a. I'm the author of over 50 published books. It may not be an ideal career path, but it's given me a wealth of experiences that I draw on constantly in my own work. since graduating with a degree in philosophy (now that's useful.) I've been by turns plasterer's mate, holiday camp redcoat, ice cream salesman, exhibition organiser, art critic, rugby league commentator, freelance journalist, editor of the Good Beer Guide, owner of the highest pub in Great Britain and - finally! - a full-time author. ![]()
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