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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741960518
Year: 2008
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Pages: 256
**Description:**
Discover the fascinating world of human folly with *History's Worst Decisions*. This captivating book uncovers the monumental mistakes that have shaped our civilization, demonstrating how the missteps of even the most influential figures can have dire consequences. Explore a selection of fifty of history's greatest blunders, from Adam and Eve's fateful choice to pivotal events like the Trojan War, Gallipoli, and the Boston Tea Party.
Written by acclaimed author Stephen Weir, this compelling narrative scrutinizes not only the actions of notable individuals like Cleopatra, Nero, Churchill, and Mugabe, but also the catastrophic decisions made by governments and corporations throughout history. Each story serves as a poignant reminder that the motivations behind these blunders—often driven by ambition, fear, or ignorance—are as important as the outcomes they produced.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just curious about how past mistakes continue to influence the present, *History's Worst Decisions* is an essential addition to your library. Learn from the past so that you can better understand the world today! Ideal for readers seeking insights into historical decision-making, leadership failures, and the unintended consequences of choices made in critical moments.
**Delivery Information:**
Expect fast dispatch and reliable delivery on all orders. Enjoy peace of mind with secure packaging and prompt service to ensure your copy reaches you in pristine condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741960518
Year: 2008
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Pages: 256
Description:
'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' - George Santayana, philosopher and writer
Mankind's past is strewn with mistakes - colossal blunders driven by virtue as often as vice. Some unlucky people didn't always set out to cause the mayhem they did, but somehow things just went wrong. Really wrong.
History's Worst Decisions shines a light on fifty of the biggest. Starting with Adam and Eve's original blunder in eating the apple, author Stephen Weir takes you on a tour of catastrophes from antiquity to modern times. From the Trojan War to Gallipoli, from the Boston Tea Party to the Enron scandal, famous figures of ancient times such as Cleopatra and Nero rub shoulders with more modern culprits like Churchill and Mugabe. History's Worst Decisions doesn't just point the finger at individuals, the actions of governments and corporations are also scrutinised. The motivations, often sinister and sometimes naive, that led those responsible to commit their mistakes are unveiled, as is the lasting impact that their decisions have had on the world we live in today.
ISBN: 9781741960518
Year: 2008
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Pages: 256
**Description:**
Discover the fascinating world of human folly with *History's Worst Decisions*. This captivating book uncovers the monumental mistakes that have shaped our civilization, demonstrating how the missteps of even the most influential figures can have dire consequences. Explore a selection of fifty of history's greatest blunders, from Adam and Eve's fateful choice to pivotal events like the Trojan War, Gallipoli, and the Boston Tea Party.
Written by acclaimed author Stephen Weir, this compelling narrative scrutinizes not only the actions of notable individuals like Cleopatra, Nero, Churchill, and Mugabe, but also the catastrophic decisions made by governments and corporations throughout history. Each story serves as a poignant reminder that the motivations behind these blunders—often driven by ambition, fear, or ignorance—are as important as the outcomes they produced.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just curious about how past mistakes continue to influence the present, *History's Worst Decisions* is an essential addition to your library. Learn from the past so that you can better understand the world today! Ideal for readers seeking insights into historical decision-making, leadership failures, and the unintended consequences of choices made in critical moments.
**Delivery Information:**
Expect fast dispatch and reliable delivery on all orders. Enjoy peace of mind with secure packaging and prompt service to ensure your copy reaches you in pristine condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741960518
Year: 2008
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Pages: 256
Description:
'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' - George Santayana, philosopher and writer
Mankind's past is strewn with mistakes - colossal blunders driven by virtue as often as vice. Some unlucky people didn't always set out to cause the mayhem they did, but somehow things just went wrong. Really wrong.
History's Worst Decisions shines a light on fifty of the biggest. Starting with Adam and Eve's original blunder in eating the apple, author Stephen Weir takes you on a tour of catastrophes from antiquity to modern times. From the Trojan War to Gallipoli, from the Boston Tea Party to the Enron scandal, famous figures of ancient times such as Cleopatra and Nero rub shoulders with more modern culprits like Churchill and Mugabe. History's Worst Decisions doesn't just point the finger at individuals, the actions of governments and corporations are also scrutinised. The motivations, often sinister and sometimes naive, that led those responsible to commit their mistakes are unveiled, as is the lasting impact that their decisions have had on the world we live in today.