Random Acts of Politeness

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.

ISBN 0752459775   Pages 144 ISBN13 9780752459776 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 245 Publisher The History Press Ltd   Published in Stroud Imprint The History Press Ltd   Height (mm) 198 Format Hardback   Width (mm) 124 Publication date 01 Mar 2011   Spine width (mm) 15 DEWEY 909   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC22

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