'History as you've never seen it before.'Dan SnowDid you know that the history of the beard is connected to the Crimean War; that the history of paperclips is all about the Stasi; and that the history of bubbles is all about the French Revolution And who knew that Heinrich Himmler,Tutankhamun and the history of needlework are linked to napalm and Victorian orphans In Histories of the Unexpected,Sam Willis and James Daybell lead us on a journey of discovery that tackles some of the greatest historical themes - from the Tudors to the Second World War,from the Roman Empire to the Victorians - but via entirely unexpected subjects. By taking this revolutionary approach,they not only present a new way of thinking about the past,but also reveal the everyday world around us as never before.
Publisher: Atlantic BooksISBN: 9781786494146Number of pages: 480Weight: 437 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 35 mmEdition: Main
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History as you've never seen it before.Irreverent,witty and fabulously well-informed,Histories of the Unexpected is a blast of historical treats and full to the gunwales of extraordinary connections and trivia from the past.History isn't straightforward. It's a complex web of twists and turns. This book will show you how surprising,exciting and downright unexpected history can be.This is a wonderful,eclectic and entertaining history of everything,full of fascinating,surprising stories.Fun,witty,and fast-paced,you'll enjoy this innovative approach to telling history
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