Filled with practical and particular information on questionable rumors, mysterious happenings, and events. Including political figures and their histories, local destinations and the events that made them what they are, the origins of ostensible hauntings and unbelievable myths, and fast facts on some of today's most popular technologies.
Chapters:
- The Story Behind History
- Culture - From Low to High Society
- The Cycles of War, Revolution, & Justice
- Politicians & Their Politics
- The Background Behind Your Surroundings
- The Past, Present, & Future of Technology
- Tragedies & Disasters
- Language, Literature, &Its Practitioners
- Myths, Mysterious, & Clandestine Workings
- The Goings-On Behind the Screen
- The Arena of Sports
- Food - From Fast to Gourmet
Categories:
- Reference
- Encyclopedias & Subject Guides
- Mythology & Folklore
- Encyclopedias & Subject Guides
Publisher : Publications International, Ltd.
Author : Publications International Ltd.
Language : English
Published :2017-04-01
Number Of Pages : 704
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 1680227556
ISBN-13 : 9781680227550
Item weight : 2.28 lb
Dimensions : 2.24 in x 6.54 in x 9.21 in
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