Andrew Taylor: Random Acts of Politeness: Eccentric, Quirky and Occasionally Suicidal Examples of Selflessness and Courtesy

Random Acts of Politeness: Eccentric, Quirky and Occasionally Suicidal Examples of Selflessness and Courtesy


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Frequently amusing, sometimes moving, occasionally astounding and always fascinating; Random Acts of Politeness is a celebration of the most remarkable acts of courtesy from the past and the present day. Chivalrous, noble and selfless acts which transcend class, wealth and age - this uplifting collection of true anecdotes will make you wonder what people really mean when they say manners maketh man. Ranging from Alexander the Great to George Orwell, Marie Antoinette to Dom Joly, Winston Churchill to Jesse Owens and beyond. These acts of politeness from footballers and celebrities, politicians and soldiers, poets and comedians, elderly philosophers and young children are a tribute to the finest and often overlooked qualities of humankind. Whoever said good manners are dead hasn't read Random Acts of Politeness.


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Author: Andrew Taylor
Number of Pages: 144 pages
Published Date: 01 Mar 2011
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Publication Country: Stroud, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9780752459776
Download Link: Click Here
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