On This Day in History - Hardcover

Donald, Graeme

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1782432167 ISBN 13: 9781782432166

Publisher: Michael O'Mara, 2015

Synopsis

A journey through all 365 days of the year, examining some of the most significant events in history that occured on that day  The abandoned Mary Celeste is mysteriously found drifting in the mid-Atlantic; Mozart is buried in an unmarked communal grave; and U.S. Prohibition is brought to an end. Although separated by centuries, these events all share the same anniversary: December 5th. 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.

About this title

About the Author:

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 and The Accidental Scientist. He has also written for many newspapers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Michael O'Mara
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1782432167
• ISBN 13: 9781782432166
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384