Legends of British History [Paperback]

Legends of British History is Andrew Godsell's fifth book. Each of his previous books are notable efforts in their field. A History of the Conservative Party was the first critical history of the Conservatives ever published. The World Cup provides a massive history of the world's leading football competition. My Life stands as the unique autobiography of a young author enjoying his first fifteen minutes of fame. Europe United: A History of the European Cup / Champions League is the most comprehensive chronicle of the relevant competition. Andrew's writings on football, politics, history, genealogy, and rock music have appeared in magazines and newspapers, plus an educational textbook, and several websites. Moving from fact to fiction, a contribution to textual accuracy led to an acknowledgement of Mr A Godsell in the Penguin Classics edition of Dracula by Bram Stoker.

Andrew combines writing with a career in accountancy, a profession well-known for its interesting and lively personalities! The attention to detail required in accountancy flourishes in Andrew's writing, and he is nicknamed Statto. Political activism has included participation in both general and local elections, leading to a controversial clash with a Conservative Member of Parliament. In the world of very amateur football, Andrew played with more enthusiasm than technical ability for both Arab Banking Corporation and Deportivo Finance, before retiring from active involvement in the game. He was interviewed by the BBC at the 1990 World Cup finals, and ITV at the 2006 finals. Andrew's competitive efforts have won prizes for table tennis and disco dancing. He was publicity co-ordinator of Brooce Fans for Fair Ticketing, a campaign against ticket touting which attracted media attention, and featured in the book Twenty Nights to Rock: Touring with the Boss by Bill Tangen, an American sports writer, and fellow Bruce Springsteen fan. Andrew's supposed failings in the housework department have been discussed with amusement on ITV's This Morning programme. Andrew lives in Hampshire, with his wife and daughter.