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The Greatest Nobodies of History : minor characters from major moments

Hardcover • 2025 • English

The Greatest Nobodies of History : minor characters from major moments

By Adrian Bliss

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About the book

History belongs to the heroes. But to get the full story, sometimes you have to ask the side characters. The lives of Leonardo da Vinci, Henry VIII and Queen Victoria fill bookshelves and fascinate scholars all over the world. But little attention is given to the ferret who posed for the renaissance master, the servant who oversaw the Tudor’s toilet time, or the famous horse who thrilled the miserable old monarch. These supporting cast members have been waiting in the wings for too long, and Adr...Show more

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ISBN

9781529907452

Published year

2025

Language

English

Original title

The Greatest Nobodies of History : minor characters from major moments

Format

Hardcover

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