Amazing & extraordinary facts books

These intriguing 144-page hardback books from David and Charles’s Amazing & Extraordinary Facts series are now available exclusively to BRITAIN readers.

Can’t decide on just one? Why not try a set of three?

BRITAIN READER OFFER

Everything you never knew about your favourite British characters

Uncover the secrets and myths behind your favourite characters and authors in these brand new 144-page hardback books, available exclusively to BRITAIN readers for just £7.99 each (RRP £9.99).

Or order all three and save even more – you’ll pay just £21.99 (RRP £29.97), saving over 25%!

Set one features:

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
James Bond
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
Sherlock Holmes
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
J.R.R Tolkein

Price: £21.99 (RRP £29.97)

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Extraordinary Fact booksSet two features:

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
The British at War
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
Royal Family Life
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
British Prime Ministers

Price: £21.99 (RRP £29.97)

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Set three features:

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
The Olympics
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
London
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
The Titanic

Price: £21.99 (RRP £29.97)

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Set four features:

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
London
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
Kings & Queens
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
Great Britain

Price: £21.99 (RRP £29.97)

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Set five features:

Amazing & Extraordinary:
London Underground Facts
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
Kings & Queens
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts:
Great Britain

Price: £21.99 (RRP £29.97)

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Alternatively, choose your favourite single book:

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: James Bond –  by Michael Paterson

From Bond girls to gadgets and exotic locations to spoofs, this essential guide is sure to surprise even the most devoted Bond fan.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Sherlock Holmes –  by Nick Utechin

Discover the bad habits, musical tastes and preferred disguises of this famous pipe-smoking, deer stalkered character.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts : J.R.R Tolkien – by Colin Duriez

 

Meet the man behind Middle Earth and discover the inspiration behind The Shire with this incredible collection of insightful facts.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The British at War – by Jonathan Bastable

From Roman conflict to the war on terror, uncover the heroic, tragic and often peculiar facts behind some of the best-known battles in British history.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Royal Family Life – by Ruth Binney

From difficult childhoods to fashion icons and unrehearsed coronations to assassination attempts, explore the lives of the British Royal Family, past and present.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: British Prime Ministers – by Jonathan Bastable

Meet the Prime Minister who only lasted 100 days and learn how Downing Street became the official residence in this intriguing guide to Britain’s most influential characters.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: London – by Stephen Halliday

Unearth a unique collection of strange laws, heroic deeds and surprising revelations in this alternative guide to Britain’s capital. Guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure, this is the perfect book to dip into.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The Olympics – by Stephen Halliday

With the London Olympics fast approaching, now’s the time to swot up on your knowledge of the “Greatest Show on Earth”. Discover the hidden history and unusual facts behind the past and present Olympic Games.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The Titanic – by Stuart Robertson

Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the world’s most famous maritime disaster, this book is essential reading for anyone wishing to separate myth from reality. Featuring a range of trivia about the ‘unsinkable’ vessel, this book uncovers a wealth of astonishing Titanic facts.Explore the hidden legends, laws, discoveries, adventures and locations that have shaped Britain’s compelling and tumultuous past.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Kings & Queens – by Malcolm Day

Discover a wealth of fascinating truths about British monarchs and learn how their lives and personalities have helped shaped history.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Great Britain – by Stephen Halliday

Explore the hidden legends, laws, discoveries, adventures and locations that have shaped Britain’s compelling and tumultuous past.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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Amazing & Extraordinary: London Underground Facts – by Stephen Halliday

A fascinating and useful reference to the history of the London Underground. It is the perfect gift for commuters, tourists and railway enthusiasts alike.

Price: £7.99 (RRP £9.99)

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