Anglophilia for beginners in 25 easy lessons.

A Listmania! list by Örn Leifsson (Reykjavik Iceland.)
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Beatrix Potter Complete Tales: The 23 Original Peter Rabbit Books and 4 Unpublished Works
1.  Beatrix Potter Complete Tales: The 23 Original Peter Rabbit Books and 4 Unpublished Works by Beatrix Potter
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  "Begin here my dears. this is the necessary groundwork for all true Englishmen."
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The Wind in the Willows (Penguin Popular Classics)
2.  The Wind in the Willows (Penguin Popular Classics) by Kenneth Grahame
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  "A wonderful book. The essential English class types are all here in there right order of importance. See the DVD too it ´s great."
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Watching the English: The Hidden Rules of English Behaviour
3.  Watching the English: The Hidden Rules of English Behaviour by Kate Fox
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  "The behavioral rules and patterns of the English people. Written with wonderful English dry sense of humor."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews)

Kings and Queens of England and Scotland (Pockets)
4.  Kings and Queens of England and Scotland (Pockets) by Plantagenet Somerset Fry
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  "The lives of the Glorious rulers of the greatest Island of all,  good old England !"
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Notes From A Small Island
5.  Notes From A Small Island by Bill Bryson
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  "Wonderful descriptions of England and the English from a passionate Anglophile."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (178 customer reviews)

London (DK Eyewitness Travel Guides)
6.  London (DK Eyewitness Travel Guides) by Michael Leapman
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  "Ahh . .  London the greatest city in the world, absolutely without a doupt. And while you´re there do yourself a favor and visit the Best shop in the world Fortnum and Mason and have A nice cup of Tea"
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The Complete Yes Minister - Collector's Boxset [1980] [DVD]
7.  The Complete Yes Minister - Collector's Boxset [1980] [DVD] DVD ~ Paul Eddington
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  "An excellent Factual documentary about English politics, videly misunderstood as a comedy series. Humphrey is Real."
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To the Manor Born - Featuring the First Ever Episode [1979] [DVD]
8.  To the Manor Born - Featuring the First Ever Episode [1979] [DVD] DVD ~ Penelope Keith
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  "To the manor born is of course, the Only way to be born."
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British Empire in Colour [DVD]
9.  British Empire in Colour [DVD] 
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  "Watch with gloom and dismay as the Glorious British Empire crumbles before your  eyes.Too, Too sadmaking."
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Nice Cup of Tea and a Sit Down
10.  Nice Cup of Tea and a Sit Down by Wifey
The list author says:
  "Comfort yourself with a Nice cup of fragrant and steaming tea, the neccesary liquid refreshment of all true Englishmen."
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Nigella Bites [DVD]
11.  Nigella Bites [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "The modern Sensual way of English eating as opposed to the old overcooked brown and boring one."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Brideshead Revisited [DVD] [1981]
12.  Brideshead Revisited [DVD] [1981] DVD ~ Jeremy Irons
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  "Brilliant series. The physical, emotional, philosophical and religious problems of the upper crust. Read the book too and drown in Honey stingless."
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Class Act: How to Beat the British Class System
13.  Class Act: How to Beat the British Class System by Lynda Lee-Potter
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  "This book is a little pudding of delight,  Wonderfully shows the complicated English class system with all it´s delightfully dotty snobishness."
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The Chap Manifesto: Revolutionary Etiquette for the Modern Gentleman
14.  The Chap Manifesto: Revolutionary Etiquette for the Modern Gentleman by Gustav Temple
The list author says:
  "By Jove !!  What a spiffing book. The Tweed revolution is coming your way, be a part of the Charmed uprising old sport !"
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What Ho!: The Best of P.G.Wodehouse
15.  What Ho!: The Best of P.G.Wodehouse by P. G. Wodehouse
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  "Oh I Say old Chap ! English Humor, Indubitably in it´s most luxurious form. Debauch in it´s finer shades of pleasure."
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The English Gentleman (Prion Humour Classics)
16.  The English Gentleman (Prion Humour Classics) by Douglas Sutherland
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  "My dear fellow as you undoubtably know the English Gentleman is the highest form of human existance."
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Great Houses of England and Wales
17.  Great Houses of England and Wales by Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd
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  "Ahh . . the humble abodes of the English.  Absolutely some of the greatest houses ever built. The only way to live."
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The Port Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide
18.  The Port Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide by Godfrey Spence
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  "Oh Jolly good old bean,  pass the Port Please."
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Malt Whisky Companion
19.  Malt Whisky Companion by Michael Jackson
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  "The only way to get inebriated."
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William Shakespeare: The Complete Works
20.  William Shakespeare: The Complete Works by William Shakespeare
The list author says:
  "The greatest Wordsmith ever was of course English needless to say."
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Story of England: Every Visitor's Companion to England's Heritage
21.  Story of England: Every Visitor's Companion to England's Heritage by Christopher Hibbert
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  "The short and easy version of English history in all it´s splendor."
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The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays (Penguin Classics)
22.  The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays (Penguin Classics) by Oscar Wilde
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  "The funniest play ever. Brilliantly pokes fun at  English Manners."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Jeeves & Wooster - Complete Series 1 [DVD]
23.  Jeeves & Wooster - Complete Series 1 [DVD] DVD ~ Stephen Fry
The list author says:
  "Bertie Wooster´s way of live is the greatest. I´m truly Envious of this great egg."
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Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners
24.  Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners by John Morgan
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  "How to behave in exquisite manner in English Society. Outsnob the snobs."
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A Month in the Country [DVD]
25.  A Month in the Country [DVD] DVD ~ Colin Firth
The list author says:
  "Great story, Post traumatic stress disorder and the Healing effect of the beautiful  English countryside. Great book and a Great movie."
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