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1) Football
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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Football explores some of the most bizarre football events throughout history, from its birth during the Industrial Revolution, to the major tournaments of the Beautiful Game in the 21st century. From the player sold for £10 and a box of kippers, to unusual injuries on the pitch, this book gathers some of the most curious moments of footballing history, a game that continues to be both an amazing entertainment spectacle...
2) London
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Strange laws, heroic deeds, surprising revelations, and quirky stories that have shaped the unique history of Britain's capital.
London's long history is extraordinarily rich-and whether your interest is political, social, architectural, or historical, you'll find a variety of topics in this alternative guide to London.
Learn about:
Roman ruins.
Notorious crimes.
Hidden tube stations.
The famous London smog.
Cockney rhyming slang and much more....
3) The Olympics
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Who reprimanded Hitler during the 1936 Olympic Games?
When did the Olympic event "shin-kicking" get banned?
Which Shakespearean play refers to the Olympic Games?
Who was the first official cheat in 388 BC?
Find the answers to these questions and many other intriguing aspects of the Olympic Games in this absorbing collection of stories and trivia.
Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The Olympics reveals the beguiling stories behind the well-known history...
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Pub. Date
2012
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English
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Surprising stories about the personal lives of English monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth II.
This book journeys through centuries of history to offer a wealth of intriguing truths about British royal domestic life, royal celebrations, and royal etiquette. Covering eras from the Tudors to today, it delves into the world behind the scenes, where the royals experience many of the same difficulties and disappointments as...
This book journeys through centuries of history to offer a wealth of intriguing truths about British royal domestic life, royal celebrations, and royal etiquette. Covering eras from the Tudors to today, it delves into the world behind the scenes, where the royals experience many of the same difficulties and disappointments as...
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Pub. Date
2012
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English
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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: Sherlock Holmes brings to life the most celebrated fictional character in history, through all of Arthur Conan Doyle's 59 stories, to his transition onto stage, radio, television and the big screen that continues today, along with the actors who have played him.
Every aspect of the pipe-smoking, deer stalkered character is explored, including his relationships with Dr Watson, his long-suffering landlady Mrs
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