A Short History of the World in 50 Failures by Gazur, Ben

A Short History of the World in 50 Failures

Explore the failures, mistakes, and missed opportunities that shaped history. From the botched attempt to create a...
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Author: Ben Gazur
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A Short History of the World in 50 Failures by Gazur, Ben

A Short History of the World in 50 Failures

$30.72

A Short History of the World in 50 Failures

$30.72
Author: Ben Gazur
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Explore the failures, mistakes, and missed opportunities that shaped history.

From the botched attempt to create a life-extending elixir that produced gunpowder to the unsuccessful stint in medical school that led to a career in naturalism for Charles Darwin, to the missile detection system malfunction that almost sparked a nuclear war, the course of human history has often been shaped by failures of all magnitudes.

In 50 bite-sized chapters spanning thousands of years, A Short History of the World in 50 Failures details how the world as we know it has been defined by plans gone awry, opportunities not seized, and schemes that were always fated to end in catastrophe.

Whether it's the pharaoh Akhenaten's misplaced attempt to found a new religion or Napoleon's doomed invasion of Russia, discover a fascinating collection of outsized tales and historical snafus that created the world as we know it today.

Author: Ben Gazur
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books US
Published: 09/30/2025
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.10h x 5.00w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781789297898


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/08/2025

About the Author
Ben Gazur is a freelance writer and author specializing in history, folklore, and science. He has written for outlets including The Guardian, the BBC, All About History, and Fortean Times. His books cover everything from Epicurus to history's strangest deaths and British food folklore.

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