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15/04/2011The United Kingdom explained

The United Kingdom explained Still confused about the difference between 'English' and 'British'? What about the British Isles and the Commonwealth Realm? How much of the world is still part of the Crown?

Finally, the answers to all your questions. The long and complicated history is all spelled out for you. Impress all your expat friends (and maybe even some Brits) with your in-depth understanding of the Crown.

The United Kingdom Explained

 


The United Kingdom Explained from C. G. P. Grey on Vimeo.

From blog.cgpgrey.com/​

The full script is here:
blog.cgpgrey.com/​the-difference-between-the-united-kingdom-great-britain-england-and-a-whole-lot-more/​

Also available on youtube, with all the youtube crazy comments that implies:
youtube.com/​watch?v=rNu8XDBSn10


"Well...that's cleared up then. Where`s my tea?~ iMauz



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