Аннотация
For a subject that covers the entirety of human existence, it’s unsurprising that history can be home to the odd half-truth. And that’s where The Big Book Of History Answers comes in – busting myths and fixing fallacies from across the centuries.
From the Romans to Remembrance Day, Boudicca to The Beatles, we shed fresh light on every corner of history. hanks to the deep knowledge and wisdom of our panel of eggheads, you yourself can become an instant expert on all manner of subjects, making you the envy of your friends, family and pub quiz team. What did Hitler do during World War I? How did they build the Colosseum? And just what did happen to Einstein’s brain?
And we don’t just tackle the big questions. The devil is in the detail, whether it’s providing the definitive word on how sideburns got their name, evaluating the worst jobs in Tudor England or deducing who received the world’s first speeding ticket. You’ll never be left in the dark again.
This expert testimony is culled from the pages of History Revealed, the monthly magazine that brings the past to life. So, if you want answers to historical conundrums on a regular basis, turn to page 114 where you’ll find full details of how to subscribe.
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