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Captivating chronicle of history's most tragic events.
If you're fascinated by the events that have dramatically shaped human history, "501 Most Devastating Disasters" will be an absorbing read for you. It delves into the most harrowing episodes of our past with detail and provides a stark reminder of the power of nature and the impact of human error. This book is a must for anyone who appreciates history's lessons and the resilience of humanity in the face of catastrophe.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780753726020
Publisher: Bounty Books
Date of Publication: 1802-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Microhistory,
World History,
American History,
Environment,
Natural History,
War,
European History
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 6 readers)
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Captivating chronicle of history's most tragic events.
If you're fascinated by the events that have dramatically shaped human history, "501 Most Devastating Disasters" will be an absorbing read for you. It delves into the most harrowing episodes of our past with detail and provides a stark reminder of the power of nature and the impact of human error. This book is a must for anyone who appreciates history's lessons and the resilience of humanity in the face of catastrophe.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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