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Have you ever wondered who the third man on the moon was? Did you know that Dick Whittington really was the medieval Mayor of London? Why was a pigeon a hero to the American army? What''s the difference between a dolmen and a barrow? Who were the Wu, Wei and Shu Han? Was Napoleon really small? Who said ''Pardon me, sir, I didn''t mean to'' just before they were executed? When was the oldest known shark attack?

The answers to all these questions and so much more are contained within this wonderful miscellany of historical facts, figures and fascinating finds which will enthral, entertain and inform everyone who loves history and wants to know more about more.



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'This is a book for you or the trivia lover in your life... A great book to dip in and out of.' -- PAUL DONNELLEY

The History Hit Miscellany of Facts Figures and Fascinating Finds introduced by Dan Snow

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: 1/28/2023 12:09:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781399727341, 978-1399727341
      ISBN10: 1399727346

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Have you ever wondered who the third man on the moon was? Did you know that Dick Whittington really was the medieval Mayor of London? Why was a pigeon a hero to the American army? What''s the difference between a dolmen and a barrow? Who were the Wu, Wei and Shu Han? Was Napoleon really small? Who said ''Pardon me, sir, I didn''t mean to'' just before they were executed? When was the oldest known shark attack?

      The answers to all these questions and so much more are contained within this wonderful miscellany of historical facts, figures and fascinating finds which will enthral, entertain and inform everyone who loves history and wants to know more about more.



      Trade Review
      'This is a book for you or the trivia lover in your life... A great book to dip in and out of.' -- PAUL DONNELLEY

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