The Mental Floss History of the World: An Irreverent Romp Through Civilization's Best Bits
by Sass, Erik
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Description
Pop quiz! Who said what about history?
History is . . .
(a) more or less bunk.
(b) a nightmare from which I am trying to awaken.
(c) as thoroughly infected with lies as a street whore with syphilis.
Match your answers:
(1) Stephen Daedalus of James Joyce's Ulysses
(2) Henry Ford
(3) Arthur Schopenhauer
It turns out that the answer need not be bunk, nightmarish, or diseased. In the hands of mental_floss, history's most interesting bits have been handpicked and roasted to perfection. Packed with little-known stories and outrageous - but accurate - facts, you'll laugh yourself smarter on this joyride through 60,000 years of human civilization. Remember: just because it's true doesn't mean it's boring!
Info
ISBN: 9780061842672
Published Date: November 1, 2009
Publisher: Harper Collins
Language: English
Page Count: 418
Size: 8.29" l x 5.45" w x 1.18" h
Category
Reference
Subject
Personal & Practical Guides