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The Little Book of Massive Cock-Ups

A Brief History of Epic Fails
By James Proud
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The Little Book of Massive Cock-Ups by James Proud is a captivating collection of historical blunders and extraordinary failures. From Russia’s surprising sale of Alaska for $7.2 million to the chaotic aftermath of Alexander the Great’s failure to name an heir, this book dives into the most astonishing mistakes that shaped history. Filled with quirky trivia and enlightening facts, it offers a humorous yet insightful look at some of the biggest cock-ups ever recorded.
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Ideal for readers with an interest in history’s odd side and trivia enthusiasts who enjoy discovering incredible stories about human error. This book appeals to those who appreciate humour mixed with factual content.

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We all do stupid things in our lives, but the events in this book are next-level ridiculous! Packed with trivia and information on the world’s biggest fails in history, this book will leave you shocked and a little smug as you discover the true meaning of the word ‘cock-up’.

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Did you know...?

- Russia sold Alaska to the US for just $7.2 million in 1867.

- Alexander the Great failed to name an heir to his vast empire before he died, which subsequently led to its fall.

- J. K. Rowling received several rejections from publishers before her first Harry Potter book hit the shelves.

We all do stupid things in our lives, but the events in this book are next-level ridiculous! Packed with trivia and information on the world's biggest fails in history, this book will leave you shocked and a little smug as you discover the true meaning of the word cock-up.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786857828

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Summersdale Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 170.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

James Proud spent several years as a writer and researcher for Ripley's Believe It or Not. He specialises in writing about the weird and wonderful, and lives in north-west Essex.

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