Lessons From History 2021 - Hidden heroes and villains of the past, and what we can learn from them (Hardcover)

History is full to the brim with untold tales of heroics and villainy, gruesome battles, hilarious happenings and downright bizarre coincidences. Meet the war veteran who lost an eye and amputated his own fingers. Discover the original Die Hards, whose bravery would put even Bruce Willis to shame. Just who stole the still-missing Irish crown jewels and how did Adeline, Countess of Cardigan, scandalise society so completely? In Lessons from History, Alex Deane takes us on an uproarious romp through the tales you didn't hear at school. With stories ranging from the little-known characters who played their vital parts in the world's most famous wars to the remarkable adventures of figures across the centuries, to events so extraordinary as to be almost - almost - unbelievable, this book proves that fact is almost always wilder than fiction. Bringing these stories joyfully and often poignantly back to life, Deane finally shines a light on the tales lost to history, and on what we might learn from them today.

General

Imprint:	Biteback Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2021
Authors:	Alex Deane
Dimensions:	138 x 207 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-78590-710-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > General Books > History > General
LSN:	1-78590-710-7
Barcode:	9781785907104

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