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Refreshes the parts other history books can’t reach.... A bit ropy on the Renaissance? In the dark about the Enlightenment? Or, in fact, do you need a revision course on the entire history of the world and want to read a witty, irreverent, definitely not boring romp through everything that has ever happened on planet earth – from 15 billion years BC to the present day? Good. A Less Boring History of the World tells you everything you need to know from the Big Bang to Barack Obama, taking in the Byzantines, the Black Death, the Boston Tea Party, Bonaparte, and Bin Laden along the way. Each historical episode is boiled down to edible, bite size chunks so that you can finally piece together all the different bits of history - and see how on earth we ended up in the mess we are today.

Whipping through the chaotic journey of man, past ancient civilisations, the rise of empires, and the fall of bankers, A Less Boring History refreshes your memory and broadens your mind. And, if that’s not enough, it will also make you laugh. A lot.

©2012 Dave Rear (P)2012 Random House AudioGo
World Imperialism Middle Ages Middle East Africa Witty Renaissance Funny Iran War Military Russia Latin American Imperial Japan Self-Determination Interwar Period World History
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This was quite an amusing listen with many lol moments but really it should be called A less Boring History of the West considering the majority of the content was European/ US based.

Quite funny

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when someone as easy to listen to reads as interesting a book as this life is good.

a damn good listen.

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An entertaining canter through history not to be taken seriously. Some lol moments. Good comedy delivery.

Entertaining not to be taken seriously

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This is a great start for those who didn't do history at school & find the more challenging & detailed history compilations a little daunting. Only criticism is that you might remember the jokes more easily than the facts & it's definitely for teenagers & above!

Fun & lighthearted introduction to history

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I like history, this book was a great, light hearted look at the world.

the title is quiet correct

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