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10 mistakes that changed history: the reckless rulers, monumental mishaps and disastrous decisions that have shaped our world
by Paul Coulter
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From breakups that ended empires to naps that sank ships, this title reveals how overlooked historical errors are responsible for some of the most era-defining events of the past. Featuring many of the most recognisable characters and episodes in history, from Cleopatra to the sinking of the Titanic, comedian and historian Paul Coulter reframes our understanding of these pivotal moments, revealing how human errors and their unintended outcomes have governed our world - and will likely determine our future.
- Genres
- History
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- ISBN
- 9781804996485
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