A disastrous history of the world : chronicles of war, earthquake, plague and flood
Withington, John, 1947-2010
Book
John Withington's book is an epic journey through the annals of the disastrous things that have marked human history. Part I covers the major natural calamities, floods, plague, famine, volcanic eruptions, & hurricanes. Part II describes in detail the greatest man-made disasters, war & invasion, persecution & massacre, & riots & terrorism.
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Imprint:
London : Piatkus, 2010.
Collation:
393 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2008.Includes index.
ISBN:
9780749909796 (pbk)074990979X (pbk)
Dewey class:
909
Language:
English
BRN:
322225