A Short History of the World in 50 Failures - Hardcover
by Ben Gazur
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Michael O'Mara Books USISBN-13:9781789297898ISBN-10:1789297893UPC:9781789297898Book Category:History, Reference, EducationBook Subcategory:World, Curiosities & Wonders, HistorySize:7.10 x 5.00 x 1.30 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SCJK5AEVAF
A Short History of the World in 50 Failures
Explore the failures, mistakes, and missed opportunities that shaped history. From the botched attempt to create a life-extending elixir that produced gunpowder to the unsuccessful stint in medical school that led to a career in naturalism for Charles Darwin, to the missile detection system malfunction that almost sparked a nuclear war, the course of human history has often been shaped by...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Michael O'Mara Books USISBN-13:9781789297898ISBN-10:1789297893UPC:9781789297898Book Category:History, Reference, EducationBook Subcategory:World, Curiosities & Wonders, HistorySize:7.10 x 5.00 x 1.30 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SCJK5AEVAF
Ben Gazur is a freelance writer and author specializing in history, folklore, and science. He has written for outlets including The Guardian, the BBC, All About History, and Fortean Times. His books cover everything from Epicurus to history's strangest deaths and British food folklore.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books US
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