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Here are forty of the most curious events in world history. Though they span the centuries and circle the globe, they share one common trait: all were too peculiar to make it into the standard history books. Read these fascinating accounts and learn about:

The craze for consuming powdered mummy to cure all ailments

The medieval courtroom advocate who pled the case of plaintiff rats

The U.S. President who was shot by an assassin but killed by his doctors earnest efforts to treat him

If you thought you knew all you needed to know about history, this book will show you some truly curious gaps in your knowledge.

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Bahasa Inggeris ● Format EPUB ● Halaman-halaman 144 ● ISBN 9781435138919 ● Saiz fail 11.8 MB ● Penerbit Fall River Press ● Diterbitkan 2011 ● Muat turun 24 bulan ● Mata wang EUR ● ID 8514065 ● Salin perlindungan Adobe DRM

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