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The Northumbrians

North-East England and Its People: A New History

Book • 2021

Dan Jackson's book delves into the rich history of Northumbria, highlighting its unique cultural traits such as hard work, heavy drinking, and military traditions.

It explores the region's significant contributions to British history, from the Venerable Bede to modern times, and discusses the challenges facing Northumbria today.

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Dominic Sandbrook

Mentioned in 2 episodes

Recommended by

Dominic Sandbrook

as a history book of the year.

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Tom Holland

as the author of The Northumbrians, joining the podcast to discuss regional history in England.

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Mentioned by

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as a book that is amazing about the historical context of Northumbria.

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