A Short History of the World in 50 Failures
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Product code: RS2523111
Description
A treat for curious minds, this fascinating collection of tales shows that the course of human history has often been shaped by plans gone awry and schemes fated to end in catastrophe.
From the botched attempt to create a life-extending elixir which resulted in gunpowder, to the unsuccessful stint in medical school which led to a career in naturalism for Charles Darwin, these true stories prove that even the greatest setbacks can spark world-changing outcomes.
Told in fifty bite-sized chapters, this witty and enlightening book makes a great gift for history buffs and trivia lovers - and every purchase helps support our lifesaving work.
- Hardback
- Author: Ben Gazur
- 288 pages
- 12.9 x 2.5 x 17.8cm
