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History in a Hurry: Fast Facts, Bite-Sized Trivia & Wild True Stories from the Past
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ISBN13: 9798247053644
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 2 2026
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 2 2026
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
History, but faster. Funnier. And far stranger than you were ever taught.
You probably remember the big stuff.
The dates. The wars. The famous names.
- Public toilets had no privacy - and no toilet paper
- In ancient Rome, people shared a sponge on a stick instead Long-held beliefs that were wildly wrong
- Bathing was once considered dangerous
- Louis XIV reportedly bathed only a handful of times in his life Accidents and mistakes that quietly changed everything
- A radar error in 1983 almost triggered nuclear war
- One Soviet officer ignored the alerts - and may have saved the world History's most relatable humans
- Charles Darwin delayed publishing his theory of evolution for years
- Not for science - but fear of criticism Tiny details that sent situations spiralling
- A misread sentence helped bring down the Berlin Wall No lectures.
No timelines to memorise.
No background knowledge required. This isn't a textbook or a timeline. It's history stripped down to its most curious, baffling, and unforgettable details - told in short, satisfying bursts. Think of it as the history nobody planned. What kind of history is this? The kind that focuses on people, not perfection. Across ten themed chapters, History in a Hurry zooms in on facts, fiascos, forgotten moments, and accidental discoveries - the small details and human missteps that quietly shaped the world. Every entry is completely standalone.
Dip in anywhere, read in any order, and always leave with something worth repeating. Inside, you'll discover: - Everyday life that was weirder than you think
- Things people got completely wrong (for centuries)
- Accidents, near-misses, and that wasn't the plan moments
- Small details that changed everything
- Weird rules, laws, and social norms
- History's most relatable humans
- Objects and inventions with odd backstories
- Messages, miscommunication, and mixed signals
- Moments that escalated way too fast
- History's funniest, strangest, most unbelievable facts Why readers love History in a Hurry
Get a quick hit of history.
Walk away smarter - just like that.
- In ancient Rome, people shared a sponge on a stick instead Long-held beliefs that were wildly wrong
- Bathing was once considered dangerous
- Louis XIV reportedly bathed only a handful of times in his life Accidents and mistakes that quietly changed everything
- A radar error in 1983 almost triggered nuclear war
- One Soviet officer ignored the alerts - and may have saved the world History's most relatable humans
- Charles Darwin delayed publishing his theory of evolution for years
- Not for science - but fear of criticism Tiny details that sent situations spiralling
- A misread sentence helped bring down the Berlin Wall No lectures.
No timelines to memorise.
No background knowledge required. This isn't a textbook or a timeline. It's history stripped down to its most curious, baffling, and unforgettable details - told in short, satisfying bursts. Think of it as the history nobody planned. What kind of history is this? The kind that focuses on people, not perfection. Across ten themed chapters, History in a Hurry zooms in on facts, fiascos, forgotten moments, and accidental discoveries - the small details and human missteps that quietly shaped the world. Every entry is completely standalone.
Dip in anywhere, read in any order, and always leave with something worth repeating. Inside, you'll discover: - Everyday life that was weirder than you think
- Things people got completely wrong (for centuries)
- Accidents, near-misses, and that wasn't the plan moments
- Small details that changed everything
- Weird rules, laws, and social norms
- History's most relatable humans
- Objects and inventions with odd backstories
- Messages, miscommunication, and mixed signals
- Moments that escalated way too fast
- History's funniest, strangest, most unbelievable facts Why readers love History in a Hurry
Fast, easy-to-read facts and mini-stories
Designed for short attention spans and busy lives
No prior knowledge required - ever
Ideal for trivia fans, fun-fact lovers, teens, and adults
A perfect gift book - browsable, entertaining, and generous
Get a quick hit of history.
Walk away smarter - just like that.
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