On This Day in History

Name: On This Day in History
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SKU: 9781473691308
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By Dan Snow

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On This Day in History by Dan Snow is a fascinating journey through significant historical events that occurred on each day of the year. The book delves into both well-known and obscure moments from various periods and places, providing intriguing insights about how these events have shaped the world. It's an engaging way to rediscover the past, highlighting the impact of history on the present.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring significant events across history, presented in a captivating daily format. It offers fascinating insights and intriguing stories behind historical moments, perfect for anyone who loves to delve into the past and discover how it shapes our present.

On This Day in History

3000 years of the most important stories from the past in 365 days -- from the Ides of March to D-Day, from Britain's favourite historian

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On which day was history's shortest war waged and won (in roughly 40 minutes)? How was Napoleon bested by a group of rabbits in 1807? Why did a dispute about beer in an Oxford pub lead to over 100 deaths and 470 years of penance? Why in 1752 did Britain go to bed on 2nd September and wake up on the 14th? How did a women's march in 1917 set off the Russian Revolution?

On This Day in History brings to life a key event that happened on each day of the year.

From the most important British battle that you've never heard of (20 May 685) to the first meeting of Lennon and McCartney (6 July 1957), and from why Julius Caesar should have been wary of the Ides of March (15 March 44BC) to the day Jeanne de Clisson became a pirate and single-handedly declared war on the King of France (2 August 1343), history is full of unlikely heroes and fascinating turning points.

In this book, Dan Snow shows us how each day offers a different and unexpected insight into our past. And story by gripping story, this year grows into a vivid, very human history of the world.

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On This Day in History by Dan Snow is praised for its eclectic and eye-opening approach to historical events, offering fascinating insights into the past. It is noted for presenting surprising facts spanning 3,000 years and is considered a great book for casual perusal, filled with intriguing stories and unique perspectives on important historical events.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473691308

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

Collections

Dan Snow Education & Reference European History Global History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Dan Snow is a historian, BAFTA-winning broadcaster and television presenter. His hugely popular History Hit podcast is downloaded a million times a month, has over 250,000 keen followers on Twitter and he has recently launched a history TV channel. He has presented shows such asArmada, Grand Canyon and Vikings. He has a regular slot on The One Show on BBC1. He has written several books including Battlefield Britain and The Battle of Waterloo.