Overview

Have you ever wondered what Stalin did before he became leader of the Soviet Union? Did you know Socrates, Alcibiades and Aristophanes once got together to talk about love? Why did Sergeant Stubby become famous? What's the difference between a dolmen and a barrow? Which king invaded Yorkshire in 1471? Was Napoleon really small? Did Edison invent the light bulb? Who said 'Pardon me, sir, I didn't mean to' just before they were executed? When were submarines invented? The answers to all these questions and so much more is contained within this wonderful miscellany of historical facts, figures and fascinating finds which will enthral, entertain and inform everyone who loves history and wants to know more about more.

Full Product Details

9781399727341

Table of Contents

Reviews

'This is a book for you or the trivia lover in your life... A great book to dip in and out of.' -- PAUL DONNELLEY

Author Information

History Hit makes history more accessible in the digital age. Our podcast Dan Snow's History Hit has been broadcasting since 2015, and has over 1,500 episodes. We now have 8 regular podcast shows, exploring topics as wide ranging as dinosaurs to Tupperware, and broadcasting more than 15 times a week. Our online TV channel, History Hit TV, is a library of history documentaries and interviews, and we create new and original history documentaries for our subscribers weekly. We also have a growing presence on our website and across all major social media platforms. History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, which houses one of the world's most viewed history focused YouTube networks.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available