The Pessimist's Guide to History 3e
An Irresistible Compendium of Catastrophes, Barbarities, Massacres, and Mayhem-from 14 Billion Years Ago to 2007
Published on 1. May 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-06-143101-2 (ISBN)
Description
18 million or so years ago, the Big Bang exploded onto the scene and it's all been downhill from there. Now, for every spectacular discovery throughout history, there have been a hundred devastating epidemics; for every benevolent despot, a thousand like Vlad the Impaler; for every cup half-full, a larger cup half-empty. In a world filled with catastrophe, "The Pessimist's Guide to History" is an entertaining timeline bringing to light the darkest events in history so far.
Reviews / Votes
"A tongue-in-cheek romp through the bleak house of history that most textbooks ignore." - Kenneth C. Davis, bestselling author of Don't Know Much About (R) HistoryMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
639 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-143101-2 (9780061431012)
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Persons
Stuart Flexner and Doris Flexner are popular reference historians. Doris Flexner, who did all the updates on this book, is also the author of The Optimist's Guide to History. She lives in Chapel Hill, NC.