The Book of Amazing History

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.
  
  
  

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  Publications International, Ltd. (​PIL) publishes books and products for kids and adults in many categories: reference, leisure, inspirational, automotive, sports, cookbooks, stationery (New Seasons), interactive and early learning (Little Grasshopper Books).
  
  

Product details

• Authors: Publications International Ltd
• Publisher: Publications International Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2011
• EAN: 9781450807456
• ISBN: 978-1-4508-0745-6
• No. of pages: 704
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 231 mm x 45 mm
• Weight: 952 g
• Series: The book of...
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Games, quizzes; Humanities, art, music > History