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History Minute by Minute

Over 400 Moments in Time

Norman Ferguson
From the midnight discovery of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 via the 11am First World War Armistice to the setting of the Doomsday Clock at 11.53pm in 1947, this 24-hour history records the battles, discoveries, crimes and disasters that occurred throughout the day.
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Product information:
  • Publisher: History Press
  • Year: 2022
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 160pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 197x128mm
  • ISBN: 9781803990569
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.2kg
Product code:
539444
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At what time was Guy Fawkes discovered underneath the Palace of Westminster?

Just when was Einstein's Theory of Relativity proved?

What time was on the clock when Titanic sunk?

When was President John F. Kennedy assassinated?

All these questions and 400 more are answered in History Minute by Minute, breaking down history into a round-the-clock timeline of fascinating and vital moments from around the world. From battles and assassinations to crimes, deaths and disasters - and everything else that makes up our vivid and unique history - you will find that no minute lacks some significance. So, whether you want to find out what time an event happened or if anything noteworthy happened at the time of your birth, anniversary or the time on the clock right now, you are sure to delight in this quirky take on world history.
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