Lightbulb Moments in Human History
From Cave to Colosseum
by Scott Edwin Williams
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Pub Date Mar 01 2023 | Archive Date Dec 05 2022
John Hunt Publishing Ltd | Chronos Books
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Description
Lightbulb Moments in Human History tracks humanity's big ideas and the eccentricities of those who conceived them. Along the way you'll find answers to questions such as: Why did the Sumerians have temple prostitutes? Just how psychotic was the God of the Old Testament? Why did parents in ancient Greece encourage their young sons to take older male lovers? And what on earth inspired the Mayans to have tobacco enemas? Funny. Irreverent. Never boring. This is not the history you were taught in school. Scott Edwin Williams' Lightbulb Moments in Human History engages, entertains, and provides hope that while times are tough, we're not all going to hell in a handbasket.
A Note From the Publisher
Scott Edwin Williams is an optimistic smartass, writer, humorist, and history nerd. His fascination with humanity’s lightbulb moments began as a child while watching the first moon landing. The rest is… history. Scott splits his time between writing and making learning fun for his students. His offbeat style is the result of his obsession with the past, coupled with a deep love of the absurd. What else would you expect from an Australian who claims descent from a chicken thief and a bigamist? He lives in Sydney, Australia.
Advance Praise
Here’s your chance to learn and enjoy Big History in a slightly 'deranged' romp.
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Australian science communicator, author, and populariser
Excellent! Fun, educational and interesting - a great combination.
Krystina Kellingley, Author of Mistflower - The Loneliest Mouse
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781803412009 |
| PRICE | CA$28.95 (CAD) |
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