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The Mammoth Book of How it Happened New ed Edition
Author(s): Jon E. Lewis (Author)
- Publisher: Robinson Publishing
- Publication Date: 30 Mar. 2006
- Edition: New ed
- Language: English
- Print length: 620 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781845292652
- ISBN-13: 1845292650
Book Description
In the words of those who were there, from the earliest times to the present day, here are the most outstanding events of human history in a unique panoramic collection. Great moments in history, war and politics, art and literature, sport and exploration are collected in this third edition of a hugely successful volume. The epic events include 9/11, the exploration of Mars and the Asian Tsunami, the Gunpowder Plot and the discovery of America, the eruption of Vesuvius, the death of Alexander and Sennacherib sacking Babylon. All compiled from memoirs, diaries, letters, journalistic reports and other first-hand documents.
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About the Author
Jon E. Lewis is a historian and regular editor of Mammoth titles, including The Mammoth Book of True War Stories and The Mammoth Book of On the Edge. He lives in Herefordshire with his wife and two children.
