Description
Lessons from History offers a captivating journey into the lesser-known yet impactful stories that shaped our world. This brand new book, published in 2021 by Biteback Publishing, compiles a treasure trove of quirky historical anecdotes that have often slipped through the cracks of mainstream narratives. With the ISBN 9781785907104, it’s a must-have addition to any history lover's collection.
In this dynamic work, Alex Deane revisits the #deanehistory tales that captivated over 2 million viewers on social media. Discover the eccentric lives and significant contributions of remarkable individuals like Louis-Napoleon, who heroically served the British Army after facing exile, and Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh, a courageous doctor whose dedication helped contain Ebola in West Africa.
Spanning amusing and poignant moments, Lessons from History introduces readers to overlooked figures like James Barry, the first female-born doctor, and Stanislav Petrov, the man who prevented nuclear disaster. Additionally, it delves into quirky events like the Aroostook War and the Day of the Tiles, making it a delightful and educational read.
This book serves as both entertainment and enlightenment, making history accessible, engaging, and downright fun. Perfect for students, educators, and anyone with a passion for unique historical narratives, it encourages readers to explore the fascinating stories that could have easily been forgotten.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785907104
Year: 2021
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Description:
Lessons from History is a joyful romp through the obscurest parts of the past. The annals have been scoured for overlooked figures and events that nonetheless made an impact, and within these pages they are brought hilariously and often poignantly back to life.
Alex Deane began tweeting about quirky tales as a distraction from the monotony of lockdown. Now with over 2 million views online, the #deanehistory stories are a social media sensation. These tongue-in-cheek tales about eccentricity and endeavour have been comprehensively reworked and expanded for this book – which also contains many new neglected stories from the past.
It will introduce you to figures as diverse as Louis-Napoleon, Prince Imperial of France, who died fighting for the British Army in South Africa; Stanislav Petrov, who, sat in his control bunker in Moscow, fatefully ignored his faulty computer's advance warning of nuclear attack and thereby saved the world; James Barry, who, despite being born Margaret Ann Bulkley at a time when women were barred from university, became a highly skilled surgeon and the UK's first female-born doctor; and Dr Ameyo Adadevoh, the first person to raise the alarm about Ebola, who played a vital role in containing the disease and paid the price by losing her life.
The book also tells the story of obscure but remarkable events, such as the Aroostook War (also known as the Pork and Beans War), the Houlton Airlift, the Texel Rebellion and the Day of the Tiles. Readers will even be transported to the tiny Greek city state of Plataea in its heyday, before learning about its terrible fate.
In this dynamic work, Alex Deane revisits the #deanehistory tales that captivated over 2 million viewers on social media. Discover the eccentric lives and significant contributions of remarkable individuals like Louis-Napoleon, who heroically served the British Army after facing exile, and Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh, a courageous doctor whose dedication helped contain Ebola in West Africa.
Spanning amusing and poignant moments, Lessons from History introduces readers to overlooked figures like James Barry, the first female-born doctor, and Stanislav Petrov, the man who prevented nuclear disaster. Additionally, it delves into quirky events like the Aroostook War and the Day of the Tiles, making it a delightful and educational read.
This book serves as both entertainment and enlightenment, making history accessible, engaging, and downright fun. Perfect for students, educators, and anyone with a passion for unique historical narratives, it encourages readers to explore the fascinating stories that could have easily been forgotten.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785907104
Year: 2021
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Description:
Lessons from History is a joyful romp through the obscurest parts of the past. The annals have been scoured for overlooked figures and events that nonetheless made an impact, and within these pages they are brought hilariously and often poignantly back to life.
Alex Deane began tweeting about quirky tales as a distraction from the monotony of lockdown. Now with over 2 million views online, the #deanehistory stories are a social media sensation. These tongue-in-cheek tales about eccentricity and endeavour have been comprehensively reworked and expanded for this book – which also contains many new neglected stories from the past.
It will introduce you to figures as diverse as Louis-Napoleon, Prince Imperial of France, who died fighting for the British Army in South Africa; Stanislav Petrov, who, sat in his control bunker in Moscow, fatefully ignored his faulty computer's advance warning of nuclear attack and thereby saved the world; James Barry, who, despite being born Margaret Ann Bulkley at a time when women were barred from university, became a highly skilled surgeon and the UK's first female-born doctor; and Dr Ameyo Adadevoh, the first person to raise the alarm about Ebola, who played a vital role in containing the disease and paid the price by losing her life.
The book also tells the story of obscure but remarkable events, such as the Aroostook War (also known as the Pork and Beans War), the Houlton Airlift, the Texel Rebellion and the Day of the Tiles. Readers will even be transported to the tiny Greek city state of Plataea in its heyday, before learning about its terrible fate.