History's Worst Decisions

Name: History's Worst Decisions
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By Stephen Weir

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In History's Worst Decisions by Stephen Weir, the author explores the fascinating and sometimes shocking tales of the most disastrous decisions ever made throughout history. Delving into a variety of historical contexts, the book reveals the unintended consequences and ripple effects of these poor choices, providing insight into how single decisions have sometimes altered the course of history. It's a captivating journey through the blunders of the past and a reflection on human nature and leadership.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the pivotal moments in history where things went shockingly awry. The engaging narrative delves into the most significant and sometimes humorous blunders across time, offering insightful analysis into the repercussions these decisions had on the course of events. Perfect for history enthusiasts who appreciate a mix of wit and education.

History's Worst Decisions

'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' - George Santayana, philosopher and writerMankind's past is strewn with mistakes - colossal blunders driven by virtue as often as vice. Some unlucky people didn't always set out to cause the mayhem they did, but somehow things just went wrong. Really wrong.

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'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.' - George Santayana, philosopher and writer.

Mankind's past is strewn with mistakes — colossal blunders driven by virtue as often as vice. Some unlucky people didn't always set out to cause the mayhem they did, but somehow things just went wrong. Really wrong.

History's Worst Decisions shines a light on fifty of the biggest. Starting with Adam and Eve's original blunder in eating the apple, author Stephen Weir takes you on a tour of catastrophes from antiquity to modern times.

From the Trojan War to Gallipoli, from the Boston Tea Party to the Enron scandal, famous figures of ancient times such as Cleopatra and Nero rub shoulders with more modern culprits like Churchill and Mugabe.

History's Worst Decisions doesn't just point the finger at individuals; the actions of governments and corporations are also scrutinised. The motivations, often sinister and sometimes naive, that led those responsible to commit their mistakes are unveiled, as is the lasting impact that their decisions have had on the world we live in today.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741960518

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 227.0mm

Weight: 675g

Pages: 256

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Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Stephen Weir

About the Author

A graduate of Cambridge University, Stephen Weir is a writer and publisher who has worked on three continents. He has worked with authors as diverse as the Australian novelist Patrick White, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature, the noted British military historian John Keegan, and the billionaire George Soros.