W.C. Sellar
W.C. Sellar (Walter Carruthers Sellar) was a 20th-century Scottish writer, best known for co-authoring the satirical history books '1066 and All That' and 'And Now All This' with R.J. Yeatman. Born on December 27, 1898, and passing away on June 11, 1951, Sellar's work, particularly '1066 and All That', has remained a classic, humorously capturing the essence of British history with a light-hearted and irreverent tone.
Books
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1. 1066 And All That
The book is a satirical take on the history of England, presenting a whimsical recounting of events from Roman times through to the end of World War I, focusing particularly on the year 1066, known for the Battle of Hastings. It parodies the way history is taught, with an emphasis on memorable events, rulers, and dates, often getting facts humorously wrong or presenting them with a comical twist. The work is characterized by its irreverent tone, wordplay, and deliberate inaccuracies, lampooning both historical figures and the supposed objectivity of historians, ultimately suggesting that what is remembered from history is often a muddle of 'what you can remember' and 'what you cannot help remembering'.
The 3082nd Greatest Book of All Time
