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The Pessimist's Guide to History
An Irresistible Compendium of Catastrophes, Barbarities, Massacres and Mayhem from the Big Bang to the New Millennium
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This updated edition offers a critical examination of history, presenting a pessimistic perspective on past events. It includes new, unsettling facts that deepen the analysis, challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of historical narratives. The book's sharp insights and thought-provoking commentary encourage reflection on the darker aspects of human experience and societal development.
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The Pessimist's Guide to History, Doris Flexner, Stuart Berg Flexner
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- The Pessimist's Guide to History
- Subtitle
- An Irresistible Compendium of Catastrophes, Barbarities, Massacres and Mayhem from the Big Bang to the New Millennium
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Doris Flexner, Stuart Berg Flexner
- Publisher
- William Morrow & Company
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780060957452
- Category
- World history
- Description
- This updated edition offers a critical examination of history, presenting a pessimistic perspective on past events. It includes new, unsettling facts that deepen the analysis, challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of historical narratives. The book's sharp insights and thought-provoking commentary encourage reflection on the darker aspects of human experience and societal development.