David Wallechinsky is an American populist historian and television commentator, president of the International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH), and the founder and editor-in-chief of AllGov.com. His work often delves into themes related to history and public life with a unique and accessible perspective. He is known for his ability to connect with a broad audience through his insightful commentary and historical analysis.
The book explores the ongoing presence of dictatorships worldwide, highlighting how many regimes, including royal families, military juntas, and single-party states, continue to oppress their citizens without receiving significant global scrutiny. While figures like Saddam Hussein and Kim Jong-il have captured headlines, the author emphasizes the need to recognize and address the brutal realities faced by people living under less-publicized authoritarian regimes.
Provides the complete statistics for the final results of every event of the Olympics from 1896 to 1988
This encyclopedia looks at the sexual habits, deviations and quirks of nearly 200 famous people from all walks of life. Each entry describes the subject's fame and achievements, and within this context examines their sexual activities. Entries include Henry VIII, Marilyn Monroe and Mozart.
Amor y sexualidad - Familia - Dinero - Más curiosidades - Inventos y grandes descubrimientos
Historia de los Estados Unidos de Norte America Desde la Independencia hasta nuestros dias.
10 mammoth cheeses, 9 people who died laughing, 8 remarkable pistol duels, 7 great sausage events and much, much more
The People's Almanac...the first reference book ever prepared to be read for pleasure...one million words...25,000 major entries...952 special articles. It probes behind the facts to offer inside information as well as constant entertainment.