Chronicles of the Ridiculous: History's Greatest Fools Tell All in Their Own Words is a riotous romp through history's most gloriously absurd moments, as told by the misguided legends who lived them. From emperors with dubious fashion choices to generals who declared war on ostriches, this is history like you've never seen it before-and probably never wanted to. Meet Socrates, as he reflects on his ill-fated decision to chug a goblet of hemlock. Hear from Caligula, who still insists that his horse made an excellent ...
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Chronicles of the Ridiculous: History's Greatest Fools Tell All in Their Own Words is a riotous romp through history's most gloriously absurd moments, as told by the misguided legends who lived them. From emperors with dubious fashion choices to generals who declared war on ostriches, this is history like you've never seen it before-and probably never wanted to. Meet Socrates, as he reflects on his ill-fated decision to chug a goblet of hemlock. Hear from Caligula, who still insists that his horse made an excellent senator. Watch Napoleon's love life unfold in letters that should've stayed lost, and marvel at Peter the Great's brilliant idea to tax beards. You'll travel through the ages, dodging plagues, curses, and the occasional exploding whale, guided by figures who prove that foolishness truly is timeless. Join popes, pirates, and painters as they stumble through schemes so baffling you'll wonder how humanity ever survived. Whether you're curious about Cleopatra's infamous carpet entrance, the Pope's bizarre war on cats, or Thomas Edison's disastrous attempt at creating a talking doll, this book serves up the best of history's blunders with a side of snark. Perfect for anyone who suspects that history is less a grand narrative and more a slapstick comedy, Chronicles of the Ridiculous is your backstage pass to the follies that didn't quite make the textbooks. Just remember to keep a sense of humor and your wits about you-you're going to need both.
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