History isn't always made by great armies colliding or by great civilizations rising or falling. Sometimes it's made when a chauffeur takes a wrong turn; a scientist forgets to clean up his lab; or a drunken soldier gets a bit rowdy. That's the kind of history you'll find in The Greatest Stories Never Told.This is history candy -- the good stuff. Here are 100 tales to astonish; bewilder; and stupefy: more than two thousand years of history filled with courage; cowardice; hope; triumph; sex; intrigue; folly; humor; and ambition. It's a historical delight and a visual feast with hundreds of photographs; drawings; and maps that bring each story to life. A new discovery waits on every page: stories that changed the course of history and stories that affected what you had for breakfast this morning.Consider:The Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock because they ran out of beerSome Roman officials were so corrupt that they actually stole time itselfThree cigars changed the course of the Civil WarThe Scottish kilt was invented by an EnglishmanBased on the popular Timelab 2000® history minutes hosted by Sam Waterston on The History Channel®; this collection of fascinating historical tidbits will have you shaking your head in wonder and disbelief. But they're all true. And you'll soon find yourself telling them to your friends.
#107479 in Books Oster Henry 2014-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .63 x 5.98l; 1.04 #File Name: 057814445X216 pagesThe Kindness of the Hangman Even in Hell There Is Hope
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Best survivor story I have ever readBy Morgan CroninBest survivor story I have ever read. This was a great addition to my collection of holocaust books. I would recommend everyone to read this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. did not have a dull moment. HoweverBy CustomerInspiring story; did not have a dull moment. However; the author did not explain how he escaped the counting of the Germans when he was transferred from one place to another and shot at then he went back again to his former barrack. Did not the capos and Germans missed him in their daily counts?0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Helpful explanationsBy Maria AguilarIn his book; Mr. Oster provides background information that explains the origin of certain events that I had not previously heard. His writing is easy to follow and helps the reader easily envision his experience.
