Days That Changed the World
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Days That Changed the World by Hywel Williams
A concise history of the world told through50 of the past's most momentous eventsOn September 28, 480, the Athenian navy destroyed the Persian invasion fleet in the Bay of Salamis. Had the Persians won, such noted figures as Plato, Aristotle, and Alexander along with democracy itself might have been erased from history. This original survey charts 50 such defining and revolutionary moments from the annals of history, concluding with September 11, 2001, and shows how the events of a single day can shape the future in a myriad of ways. Some of the events mark the end of an era while others paved the way for something new, and while many are bloody battles, others are momentous decisions or breathtaking discoveries. Together, they are remembered as powerful symbols of their time and pivotal moments in Western history.
Hywel Williams is a renowned historian, newspaper columnist, political advisor and TV presenter. He is the author of the famous political expos? Guilty Men and the massive Cassell's Chronology of World History.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905204380 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905204388 |
| Title | Days That Changed the World |
| Author | Hywel Williams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quercus Books |
| Year published | 2009-10-10 |
| Number of pages | 207 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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