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The Greatest Nobodies of History - Minor Characters from Major Moments

English · Hardback

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History may be written by the victors, but to get the real story sometimes you have to ask the nobodies. Whether it''s Julius Caesar, Buffalo Bill or Henry VIII, the lives of history''s greatest heroes have long dominated the history books, and bored generations of high school students in the process. But what about the side characters waiting in the wings of humanity''s defining moments? Who will tell the tale of the pirates who kidnapped Caesar? Of Bill''s horse who thrilled Queen Victoria. Or of Henry''s toilet attendants, who may have caused a wife or two to lose their heads? Adrian Bliss won''t rest until these forgotten heroes are as well-known as their glory hogging contemporaries. Equal parts fascinating and hilarious, The Greatest Nobodies of History is a surreal love letter to the losers and weirdos who transformed mankind forever. All of this happened. And some of it could even be true...

About the author

Adrian Bliss is a creator, writer and performer from London, best known for his comedy sketches which, explore everything from history to natural science to religion. Adrian's work has earned him nearly 20 million followers across social media and has been featured in CNN, The Times and Vogue. Adrian was named one of the New Faces of Comedy at Just For Laughs, and his one-man play Inside Everyone sold out its debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival prior to opening.

Product details

Authors Adrian Bliss
Publisher Century Hutchinson
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 29.08.2024
 
EAN 9781529907452
ISBN 978-1-5299-0745-2
No. of pages 304
Dimensions 143 mm x 224 mm x 29 mm
Subjects Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries
Non-fiction book

History, HISTORY / World, General and world history

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