History without the Boring Bits, 9781848668683
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Uncover history’s weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful forgotten tales!

History without the Boring Bits

a curious chronology of the world

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  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    13 April 2015

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Summary

History: Uncensored and Unforgettable

Conventional chronologies of world history concentrate on the reigns of kings and queens, the dates of battles and treaties, the publication dates of great books, the completion of famous buildings, the deaths of iconic figures, and the years of major discoveries. But there are other more interesting stories to tell - stories which can bring the past vividly and excitingly to life.

Imagine a book that tells you the date of the ancient Ro…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781848668683
ISBN-10:1848668686
Author:Ian Crofton
Publisher:Quercus Publishing
Imprint:Quercus Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:13 April 2015
Weight:320g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 28mm
About The Author

Ian Crofton

Ian Crofton is a former editor-in-chief of The Guinness Encyclopedia. His authorial credits include Brewer’s Britain and Ireland (2005) and the forthcoming 2nd edition of Brewer’s Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable (with John Ayto). He lives in North London with his family.

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