Armchair Reader: The Amazing Book of History: Extraordinary Facts and Stories - Softcover

J.K. Kelley; Jonathan W. Jordan; William David; Robert Bullington; William Martin; William Sasser

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412714192 ISBN 13: 9781412714198

Publisher: West Side Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

This is not your usual history book. The Amazing Book of History, from the popular Armchair Reader series, takes readers on an entertaining and enlightening journey through time and presents fascinating events, obscure facts, and startling details that many will be learning about for the first time.

The Amazing Book of History s innovative approach and witty style will capture the interest of all readers. Here is a summary of what you will find in the book:
Nearly 200 untold stories, little-known anecdotes, and fascinating articles on countless topics, from ancient history to pop culture, the Wild West to outer space, science to sports, and many more.
A history timeline that threads through the book, tracing major events from the dawn of time into the 21st century.
Hundreds of remarkable fast facts and notable and famous quotations.

From the famous to the infamous, the clandestine to the notorious, The Amazing Book of History enables readers to discover an amazing collection of world history presented in a concise and entertaining narrative.

About this edition

• Publisher: West Side Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1412714192
• ISBN 13: 9781412714198
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 504
• Editor: Editors Of Armchair Reader