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Prepare for a thrilling journey through time with the latest offering from the masterminds behind the wildly popular 'The Rest is History' podcast. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, hailed by The Times as the revolutionaries of modern popular history, present 'The Rest is History Returns: An A-Z of Historical Curiosities'.
This alphabetical compendium of historical marvels invites readers to embark on a whirlwind tour of the past. From the treacherous waters of the American Revolution to the enchanting tales of the Arabian Nights in Baghdad, and the epic clash between Carthage and Rome in Sicily, no stone is left unturned in this captivating exploration.
Delve into a treasure trove of historical enigmas and oddities. Uncover the identity of Jesus's wife, experience the eruption of Vesuvius through a hypothetical live-tweet, and discover the surprising link between Roman history and American science fiction. Learn which Mitford sister attempted to woo Adolf Hitler, explore the top 10 monkeys in history, and decide whether Edward III truly deserves the title of Britain's ultimate 'lad'.
But wait, there's more! This volume also includes brain-teasing puzzles and a pub quiz to challenge your newfound historical knowledge. Don your tricorne hat, grasp your lasso, and prepare for an exhilarating rollercoaster ride through the annals of time. History has never been so entertaining!
Book ISBN: | 9781526668646 |
Book Author: | Dr Tom Holland |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 241 x 161 x 39 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-09-19 |
Book Pagination: | 448 pages |
Book Weight: | 660g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’