{"product_id":"the-full-english-by-stuart-maconie-9780008498269","title":"The Full English","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Full English\u003c\/em\u003e is recognised as a Sunday Times Book of the Week and has become a Top 10 Bestseller. This acclaimed book is also a Times bestseller and a Waterstones Paperback of the Year 2024. It was selected as a Spectator Book of the Year as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat kind of country is England today? What does it mean to be English? Are we hungry for change, or are we seeking old certainties?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Stuart Maconie on an enlightening, entertaining journey through England. From Bristol's Banksy to Durham's beaches, from Cotswolds corduroy to Stoke's oatcakes, Maconie traverses the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuided by the footsteps of J.B. Priestley's classic travelogue, \u003cem\u003eEnglish Journey\u003c\/em\u003e, he explores our national identity and its evolution over the last century. Stuart draws inspiration from the encounters with people he meets at bus stops and train stations, cafes and corner shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTravelling the length of the land, he delves into the contrasts between city and town, north and south. With affection and insight, he examines England's past and present. Whether passing the boutique hotels of Manchester, the moors of Ilkley, or the grand houses of Tynemouth, he illuminates the lives of the people who inhabit these places and ponders what the future holds for them. Along the way, he uncovers local heroes and secret histories over early breakfasts and last orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his journey, he allows us to see our homes and habits, hopes and eccentricities with fresh eyes. \u003cem\u003eThe Full English\u003c\/em\u003e challenges us to embrace the messy, shifting, and diverse nature of England and prompts us to question what kind of country we aspire to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46553425576172,"sku":"9780008498269","price":39.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27902593482190.jpg?v=1750072617","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-full-english-by-stuart-maconie-9780008498269","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}