Curious Events in History
| Author | : Michael Powell |
| Publisher | : Union Square & Co. |
| Total Pages | : 183 |
| Release | : 2011-09-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781435138919 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1435138910 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (910 Downloads) |
Download or read book Curious Events in History written by Michael Powell and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are forty of the most curious events in world history. Though they span the centuries and circle the globe, they share one common trait: all were too peculiar to make it into the standard history books. Read these fascinating accounts and learn about: The craze for consuming powdered mummy to cure all ailments The medieval courtroom advocate who pled the case of plaintiff rats The U.S. President who was shot by an assassin but killed by his doctors earnest efforts to treat him If you thought you knew all you needed to know about history, this book will show you some truly curious gaps in your knowledge.
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