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Wills, Dixe

 
9781787134591: Tiny Histories: Trivial Events and Trifling Decisions that Changed British History
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ISBN 10 : 1787134598 ISBN 13 : 9781787134591
Editeur : Quadrille Publishing Ltd, 2019

Synopsis

Tiny Histories is a fond, fun and informative look at the seemingly insignificant coincidences, decisions and tiny moments that triggered major events and changed the course of British history. It might be difficult to believe when watching the news but the world we live in is often shaped not by the whim of governments and the decisions of world leaders but by tiny, apparently trivial events. In many cases, they can have enormous repercussions that mould both the society we live in today and the people we are. From the innocent wrong turn by a chauffeur driving Archduke Ferdinand in June 1914 that led to World War I, to the Saxon leader, Byrhtnoth's act of chivalry in 991 that paved the way for British comedy as we know it today, this brilliant new addition to Dixe Will's bestselling books Tiny Churches, Tiny Islands and Tiny Stations -looks behind the scenes of wars, politics, the arts, food, science, and even health and safety. Perfect for history buffs and pub-quiz fans, this brilliant book also serves to make us all more aware that in an age of so many dramatic changes, challenges and unknowns, it is not always what makes the headlines that shapes the future for generations to come.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dixe Wills is an author, travel journalist and radio performer. He writes for the Guardian, the Observer, Countryfile and LandScape magazines and regularly features on BBC radio. His previous bestselling books include Tiny Islands, Tiny Churches and Tiny Stations.

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Tiny Histories is a fond, fun and informative look at the seemingly insignificant coincidences, decisions and tiny moments that triggered major events and changed the course of British history. It might be difficult to believe when watching the news but the world we live in is often shaped not by the whim of governments and the decisions of world leaders but by tiny, apparently trivial events. In many cases, they can have enormous repercussions that mould both the society we live in today and the people we are. From the innocent wrong turn by a chauffeur driving Archduke Ferdinand in June 1914 that led to World War I, to the Saxon leader, Byrhtnoth's act of chivalry in 991 that paved the way for British comedy as we know it today, this brilliant new addition to Dixe Will's bestselling books Tiny Churches, Tiny Islands and Tiny Stations -looks behind the scenes of wars, politics, the arts, food, science, and even health and safety. Perfect for history buffs and pub-quiz fans, this brilliant book also serves to make us all more aware that in an age of so many dramatic changes, challenges and unknowns, it is not always what makes the headlines that shapes the future for generations to come.

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Éditeur
Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Date d'édition
2019
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1787134598
ISBN 13 
9781787134591
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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ISBN 10 :  1787130983 ISBN 13 :  9781787130982
Editeur : Quadrille Publishing Ltd, 2017
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