The Book of Amazing History
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The Book of Amazing History by Publications International Ltd
The Amazing Book of History is a 704-page collection of hundreds of articles, lists, quotes, and anecdotes that explore a lively range of human history, from the ancient world to the recent past to pop culture. Perfect for history buffs, trivia fans, and everyone with an interest in the past.
- Looks at history from an anything-goes perspective, with nearly 300 dynamic tales of people, places, and events.
- Topics include science, politics, the arts, war, medicine, sports, crime, food, historical figures, and more.
- Learn about:
- The real-life explorers who created King Kong.
- The teenager who invented television.
- Nazi Germany's secret baby farms.
- Biological warfare secrets of the ancient world.
- The racy true story of the Barbie doll.
- The development of American hot rod culture.
- A brief history of underwear.
- The food obsessions of ancient Rome.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781450807456 |
| ISBN 10 | 1450807453 |
| Title | The Book of Amazing History |
| Author | Publications International Ltd |
| Series | Book Of |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Publications International, Limited |
| Year published | 2011-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 704 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |