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1000 Years of Annoying the French by Stephen Clarke

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Stephen Clarke’s “1000 Years of Annoying the French” is a humorous exploration of the often-fraught relationship between England and France. With a lighthearted touch and a basis in historical research, Clarke delves into a millennium of misunderstandings, rivalries, and yes, annoyances, between the two countries.

The book takes aim at some commonly held beliefs, debunking myths like the French inventing the baguette or the guillotine. Clarke argues that these were actually innovations from elsewhere that the French simply adopted. He also tackles historical events, playfully pointing out the French might not have always been the clear victors, using the Battle of Hastings as an example where William the Conqueror, though residing in France, was actually Norman and harbored animosity towards the French.

Clarke doesn’t shy away from recent history either, weaving in anecdotes about supposed slights during state visits and cultural clashes between the two nations. Despite the teasing tone, the book isn’t meant to be malicious. It aims to be a lighthearted and informative look at a complex relationship, celebrating the historical and cultural quirks that sometimes set these two countries at odds.

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