Black Gold: The History of How Coal Made Britain

by Jeremy Paxman

Book Overview

From the bestselling historian and acclaimed broadcaster

'A rich social history ... Paxman's book could hardly be more colourful, and I enjoyed each page enormously' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, SUNDAY TIMES

'Vividly told ... Paxman's fine narrative powers are at their best' THE TIMES

Coal is the commodity that made Britain. Dirty and polluting though it is, this black rock has acted as a midwife to genius...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0008128340
• ISBN13: 9780008128340
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: William Collins
• Length: 16 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.8" x 8.8"