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Random Acts of Politeness

Eccentric, Quirky and Occasionally Suicidal Examples of Selflessness and Courtesy

Andrew Taylor
Alexander the Great distributing land to his generals; Marie Antoinette apologising to her executioner after stepping on his foot; George Orwell including 10 shilling notes with rejection letters when he was literary editor at the Tribune – little known acts of kindness spanning the centuries are recounted in this collection of short anecdotes.
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Product information:
  • Publisher: History Press
  • Year: 2011
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 144pp
  • Illustrated: No
  • Dimensions: 204x128mm
  • ISBN: 9780752459776
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.2kg
Product code:
519884
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