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Curious Events in History

by Michael Powell
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Here are forty of the most curious events in world history. Though they span the centuries and circle the globe, they share one common trait: all were too peculiar to make it into the standard history books. Read these fascinating accounts and learn about:
  • The craze for consuming powdered mummy to cure all ailments
  • The medieval courtroom advocate who pled the case of plaintiff rats
  • The U.S. President who was shot by an assassin but killed by his doctors earnest efforts to treat him

    • If you thought you knew all you needed to know about history, this book will show you some truly curious gaps in your knowledge.

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    • Release date

      September 13, 2011

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        • ISBN: 9781435138919

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        • ISBN: 9781435138919
        • File size: 12001 KB

    • Languages

      • English

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