Robert Gibson (deceased) was a retired Professor of French from the University of Kent. He lived and wrote in Sidmouth, Devon.
‘Best of Enemies is a thoroughly absorbing – and at times hilarious
– study of 800 years of hostilities and misunderstandings between
our nations.’ – Tom Hibbert, The Mail on Sunday
‘Copious quotation plus a pleasingly crisp style combine to make
this a very attractive and readable volume. Just the thing to
consult en route to the gîte.’ – Michèle Roberts, The
Independent
‘This is a readable and scholarly enhancement of the understanding
of our diplomatic and military history over nearly a thousand
years.’ – Alan Clark, The Daily Telegraph
'[A] highly readable account of Anglo-French relations over the
past millennium . The perspectives Gibson offers are welcome and
timely.’ – A.C. Grayling, The Financial Times
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