How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? What do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes? And who is the face that launched a thousand ships? This title provides us with the meanings of these phrases by putting these linguistic quirks in context, and explaining how and why they were first used.
How on earth did 'with bells on' come to express enthusiasm? What do chips on shoulders have to do with inferiority complexes? And who is the face tha...
Looks at the key events in British history, covering various important dates, people and events. This title presents each subject in short, self-contained 'articles', designed to be dipped into on the readers whim. It makes history interesting and accessible.
Looks at the key events in British history, covering various important dates, people and events. This title presents each subject in short, self-conta...
