What I Think Happened

Name: What I Think Happened
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SKU: 9781551526959
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An Underresearched History of the Western World

By Evany Rosen

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Summary

What I Think Happened by Evany Rosen is a comedic take on historical events, blending humour with historical analysis. Rosen reimagines significant moments through a playful lens, questioning traditional narratives while engaging readers with her witty interpretations. It's an entertaining journey through history, providing an inventive perspective on the past.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a humorous and irreverent take on history that blends comedy with historical analysis. It's ideal for those who love to laugh while also indulging in unique perspectives on historical events and figures.

What I Think Happened

This debut book by comedian Evany Rosen is really two books: a savvy, no-holds-barred romp through the history of the western world, and a personal 'femmoir' by a self-described 'failed academic' who recasts historiography from a feminist perspective - albeit an underqualified and overconfident one.

Description

In these wide-ranging comic essays, Evany Rosen explores numerous historical events and personalities that have had a personal impact on her as she attempts to understand why they've been the object of such fascination. From her unnatural obsession with Napoleon, to her misguided understanding of the Royal Family, to her intrigue over America's dumpiest presidents, Rosen's approach to history is to make it personal—something any good historian will tell you is exactly what not to do.

However, in doing so, and with whimsy and irreverence, she rescues history from the dusty confines of 'intellectually aggressive' men and makes it fun again.

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?

What I Think Happened by Evany Rosen has been praised for its wit and charm, transforming historical events into a hilarious collection of essays. The author's comedic background infuses the book with a fresh perspective on history, evoking both laughter and new insights. While some find it irreverent, others enjoy its humorous take on significant historical figures and events.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781551526959

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 December 2017

Country: Canada

Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 196

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Evany Rosen History & Military Humour Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Evany Rosen: Evany Rosen is a standup comic, actor and writer and a member of the now-defunct Canadian comedy troupe Picnicface. She has appeared at numerous comedy festivals and in films and on television, and as a voiceover actor in animated series such as Mysticons (Nickelodeon), Hotel Transylvania (Disney) and Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs (Cartoon Network). She also earned a bachelor's degree in early modern philosophy which, according to her father, "seems like a real airtight backup plan."