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10 mistakes that changed history : the reckless rulers, monumental mishaps and disastrous decisions that have shaped our world

Coulter, Paul2025
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From breakups that ended empires to naps that sank ships, 10 Mistakes That Changed History reveals how overlooked historical errors are responsible for some of the most era-defining events of the past. Featuring many of the most recognisable characters and episodes in history, from Cleopatra to the sinking of the Titanic, comedian and historian Paul Coulter reframes our understanding of these pivotal moments, revealing how human errors and their unintended outcomes have governed our world - and will likely determine our future. Packed full of surprising facts and funny stories, 10 Mistakes That Changed History is a greatest hits of bad leadership decisions, misguided acts of heroism and mankind's most catastrophic lapses of judgement. These are the very human stories that have shaped our world, all with monumental consequences.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Bantam, 2025.©2025
Collation:
297 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Notes:
"Based on the smash-hit live show, 5 Mistakes That Changed History"--Back cover.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
97808575072429780857507242 (paperback)
Dewey class:
909
Language:
English
BRN:
831039
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
Southbank Library-HistoryHISTORY 909 COULOn loan - Due: 09 Jul 2026
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