On This Day in History [electronic resource]
Donald, Graeme2014
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The abandoned Mary Celeste is mysteriously found drifting in the mid-Atlantic; Mozart is buried in an unmarked communal grave; and Prohibition in America is brought to an end. Although separated by centuries, these events all share the same anniversary: 5 December. On This Day in History looks back at all 365 days of the year and provides short, riveting entries on the most significant events in history that occurred on that day. One single day could see Alexander the Great cozying up to Winston Churchill and Fidel Castro, or Cleopatra could find herself sharing a page with Abraham Lincoln and Mahatma Gandhi. This book traverses continents and timelines to give its own unique perspective on these historical events. A wide variety of familiar and lesser-known events are represented, providing fascinating facts that are guaranteed both to educate and entertain any history enthusiast.
Main title:
On This Day in History [electronic resource] / Graeme Donald
Author:
Donald, Graeme, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Michael O'Mara, 2014
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Graeme Donald is the author of a number of books about history, the meaning of words and popular misconceptions, including When the Earth was Flat, The Accidental Scientist, The Long and the Short of It and Learn on the Loo. His writing has also appeared in many newspapers.
ISBN:
9781782432708
Language:
English
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BRN:
2837661
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