Product Description

How have we got to where we are today, and was it worth the trouble? And what have we actually achieved since the dawn of time and what have we managed to screw up? "A Shite History of Nearly Everything" has the answers to these questions and many more, from the Romans who put perfume on their pet dogs and horses, to the ancient Egyptians who walked for miles barefoot, carrying their sandals, and only put them on when they reached their destination. The charm of Antal Parody's unique collections is that he cares not one jot whether we find them useful or otherwise. Guaranteed to amuse, entertain and - who knows? - inform in equal measure, from Creation to global warming no stone is left unturned. "A Shite History of Nearly Everything" tells you everything you do and don't need to know.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #62671 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Review
"'A welcome insight into the rubbish bin of science, philosophy and invention' Nuts"

Customer Reviews

Instructive
The book is packed with little facts that might not all be relevant, but that are always interesting and fun if you're a trivia lover. I couldn't put this book down and almost read it all in one sitting.

Very Good Read
I was completely surprised by this book. I thought it would be a parody of "a short history of time" or just a bunch of jokes about what history has conjured up.

It isnt, it is an excellent book of facts and comment about creation, the earth, inventions, art, sport, religion, travel, armageddon and much more.

The facts are really very interesting and the anecdotes and comments even more so.

A very good read.