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The Little Book of Massive Cock-Ups
A Brief History of Epic Fails
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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.
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
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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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