The Pessimist'S Guide To History: An Irresistible Compendium Of Catastrophes, Barbarities, Massacres, And Mayhem-From 14 Billion Years Ago To 2007

For every spectacular discovery throughout history, there have been a hundred devastating epidemics; for every benevolent despot, a thousand like Vlad the Impaler; for every cup half-full, a larger cup half-empty. This guide offers presents the darkest events in history.

• | By (Author): Doris Flexner
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• | Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
• | Publication Date: May 01, 2008
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 512 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 006143101X
• | ISBN-13: 9780061431012