Histories of the Unexpected

Name: Histories of the Unexpected
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SKU: 9781786494146
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The Fascinating Stories Behind Everyday Things

By Professor James Daybell and Dr Sam Willis

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Histories of the Unexpected by Professor James Daybell and Dr Sam Willis takes you on a fascinating journey through history, highlighting the surprising connections between seemingly unrelated events and themes. The authors explore the hidden influences that have shaped the world, such as the importance of the colour pink, the significance of insects, and the role of paper. This book offers a unique and engaging perspective on history, encouraging readers to see the past in an entirely new light.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by history viewed through a lens of curiosity and surprise, exploring how seemingly unrelated objects and events are interconnected. With engaging and unexpected insights, it appeals to those who love discovering the hidden links in historical narratives, connecting the mundane with the monumental across time.

Histories of the Unexpected

A revolutionary and fun new book that reveals how everything, from beds and bubbles to sleep and signatures, has a history.

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Did you know that the history of the beard is connected to the Crimean War; that the history of paperclips is all about the Stasi; and that the history of bubbles is all about the French Revolution? And who knew that Heinrich Himmler, Tutankhamun, and the history of needlework are linked to napalm and Victorian orphans?

In Histories of the Unexpected, Sam Willis and James Daybell lead us on a journey of discovery that tackles some of the greatest historical themes - from the Tudors to the Second World War, from the Roman Empire to the Victorians - but via entirely unexpected subjects.

By taking this revolutionary approach, they not only present a new way of thinking about the past, but also reveal the everyday world around us as never before.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Histories of the Unexpected, authored by Professor James Daybell and Dr Sam Willis, is praised for offering a refreshing and engaging approach to history. Reviewers describe it as witty, well-informed, and full of intriguing connections and trivia. It highlights history's complexity with surprising and entertaining narratives, making it an enjoyable read for those looking to explore unexpected historical insights.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786494146

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: 4x4pp col plates

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 437g

Pages: 480

Collections

Dr Sam Willis Education & Reference Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Professor James Daybell Science & Nature

About the Author

Dr Sam Willis is one of the country's best-known historians. His work takes him on adventures all over the world. He has made twelve TV series for the BBC and National Geographic, including The Silk Road, and has written fourteen books, most recently The Struggle for Sea Power: The Royal Navy vs the World, 1775-1782 and The Spanish Armada, a Ladybird Expert Book.

James Daybell is Professor of Early Modern British History at the University of Plymouth and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He has written eight books and has appeared in a number of historical BBC TV documentaries.