A Less Boring History of the World, Dave Rear
A Less Boring History of the World, Dave Rear
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A Less Boring History of the World

Author: Dave Rear

Narrator: Miles Jupp

Unabridged: 4 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: RH AudioGo

Published: 10/04/2012


Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lillian on January 12, 2025

I think people who truly understand history and what went down will really enjoy this book. I had some serious laugh out loud moments. The only reason it's 3 stars and not 4 is because I found the intro (Big Bang, evolution, stone age) not as interesting or funny. However I am so greatful I persever......more

Goodreads review by Atila on December 22, 2015

Gostei do livro, mas recomendo para quem já sabe sobre a história contada, caso contrário algumas das brincadeiras podem ser interpretadas como verdadeiras. Boas piadas, várias curiosidades e alguns trocadilhos perdidos com a tradução. Ouvi o audiolivro da TocaLivros, que ficou bem legal narrado por......more

Goodreads review by Megan Rose on February 16, 2015

This was alright, but honestly? I prefer Horrible Histories, even if it is for kids. It gives you actual knowledge, not 2 sentences of jokes and then one sentence of fact.......more

Goodreads review by Laylat on June 02, 2013

Loved this! It's so funny but also has lots of historical information, a whizz through everything that's ever happened on earth.......more

Goodreads review by Fatema on November 13, 2015

No regrets at all! A very light and humours read, though it started off much better than it ended. 4.5/5.......more