From the authors of "The Book of General Ignorance" comes a hilarious collection of pithy and provocative biographies of an impressive range of characters, from the internationally and immortally famous to the undeservedly and (until now) permanently obscure.
Examines the lives of dead men and women the authors consider interesting; grouped by theme.
Shares facts about historical people, including Charles the Simple of France, that Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt because of his poor eyesight, and Lizzie Borden's acquital.
This is history served up high-octane, with all of the fun and none of the boredom. It's not about memorizing lists of dates or names, or remembering which general won what battle. Instead, Bizarre History merrily digs up the scandals, the strangeness, and the scintillating deta…
Presents a series of short anecdotes by and about more than 2,000 people from around the world, including selections from notable politicians, artists, musicians, athletes, movie stars, celebrities, and rock legends.
Presents a series of short anecdotes by and about more than 2,000 people from around the world, including selections from notable politicians, artists, musicians, athletes, movie stars, celebrities, and rock legends.
"Bestselling author of A Treasury of Royal Scandals Michael Farquhar uncovers an instance of bad luck, epic misfortune, and unadulterated mayhem tied to every day of the year in this engrossing compendium of history's worst moments. From Caligula's blood-soaked end to hotelier S…
"Bestselling author of A Treasury of Royal Scandals Michael Farquhar uncovers an instance of bad luck, epic misfortune, and unadulterated mayhem tied to every day of the year in this engrossing compendium of history's worst moments. From Caligula's blood-soaked end to hotelier S…
