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Book SynopsisHistories of the Unexpected not only presents a new way of thinking about the past, but also reveals the world around us as never before.
Traditionally, the Tudors have been understood in a straightforward way but the period really comes alive if you take an unexpected approach to its history. Yes, Tudor monarchs, exploration and religion have a fascinating history... but so too does cannibalism, shrinking, bells, hats, mirrors, monsters, faces, letter-writing and accidents!
Each of these subjects is equally fascinating in its own right, and each sheds new light on the traditional subjects and themes that we think we know so well.
Trade ReviewHistory as you've never seen it before. -- Dan Snow
Irreverent, witty and fabulously well-informed,
Histories of the Unexpected is a blast of historical treats and full to the gunwales of extraordinary connections and trivia from the past. -- James Holland
History isn't straightforward. It's a complex web of twists and turns. This book will show you how surprising, exciting and downright unexpected history can be. -- Janina Ramirez
This is a wonderful, eclectic and entertaining history of everything, full of fascinating, surprising stories. -- Suzannah Lipscomb
Table of Contents0: The Tudors: An Introduction 1: The Chair 2: Monsters 3: The Toilet 4: Oranges 5: The Mirror 6: The Gift 7: Windows 8: Hats 9: Bones 10: Lists 11: Fire 12: Eyes 13: The Face 14: Bells 15: Shrinking 16: Accidents 17: Fruit-eating 18: Letter-writing 19: Cannibalism 20: Rings
