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A Disastrous History of the World: Chronicles of War, Earthquake, Plague and Flood

A Disastrous History of the World: Chronicles of War, Earthquake, Plague and Flood

by JohnWithington (Author)

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    Hardcover 2008

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Synopsis

John Withington's book is an epic journey through the annals of the disastrous events that have marked human history. In Part I are all the major natural calamities - floods, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tsunamis, plague and famine. Part II describes in vivid detail the greatest man-made disasters - war and invasion, persecution and massacre, riots and terrorism, explosions and fires, shipwrecks and air crashes. Out of all this horror, the author produces a highly entertaining and throught-provoking book.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 400
 Publisher: Piatkus Books
Published: 06 Nov 2008
ISBN 10: 0749909781
ISBN 13: 9780749909789
Book Overview: A compulsively readable collection of all the nastiest things that have afflicted mankind

Media Reviews
highly readable BOOKSELLER If you're a fan or (or maybe just interested in) disasters, this has all the quakes, floods and nukes you'll ever need. NEW HUMANIST fascinating FAMILY HISTORY MONTHLY This book makes for riveting reading... GOOD BOOK GUIDE
Author Bio
John Withington is the author of The Disastrous History of London and A Disastrous History of Britain. He has written numerous articles for national newspapers and magazines, and written and directed more than 40 television documentaries.