The Pessimist's Guide to History 3e by Doris Flexner

The Pessimist's Guide to History 3e by Doris Flexner

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For every spectacular discovery throughout history, there have been a hundred devastating epidemics; for every benevolent despot, a thousand like Vlad the Impaler; for every cup half-full, a larger cup half-empty. This guide offers presents the darkest events in history.

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The Pessimist's Guide to History 3e by Doris Flexner

For every spectacular discovery throughout history, there have been a hundred devastating epidemics; for every benevolent despot, a thousand like Vlad the Impaler; for every cup half-full, a larger cup half-empty. This guide offers presents the darkest events in history.
Stuart Flexner and Doris Flexner are popular reference historians. Doris Flexner, who did all the updates on this book, is also the author of The Optimist's Guide to History. She lives in Chapel Hill, NC.
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ISBN 13 9780061431012
ISBN 10 006143101X
Title The Pessimist's Guide to History 3e
Author Doris Flexner
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Year published 2008-05-01
Number of pages 512
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.