Stupid History Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and the Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages

By Leland Gregory

Book Overview

Why exactly is Paul Revere revered? Was the lightbulb really Thomas Edison's bright idea? * Best-selling author Leland Gregory employs his masterful wit to expose historical myths, faux "facts,"... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449470785
• ISBN13: 9781449470784
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great Fun to Read

This book gives you a chance to take a quick, fun look at a lot of small pieces of history. Its an easy read that does not take itself too seriously. And its a great way to make you jog your memory to see what you remember. History is too often so dry- its refreshing to take a fun, enjoyable look at it. The entries made me want to go look up more on the subjects. Just the right size and just the right price to make me pick it up. It's also left me hungry for more of the fun "stupid" books Gregory has put out. I recommend it, whether or not you are a history buff. It's a straight up fun read!

Very cool book!

Stupid History is a fabulous, fun read! Some facts you may have thought you heard and others will surprise you! Makes for great trivia too!

totally worth it impulse buy

I purchased this at my local Borders Books. Unintentionally. They had it up at the register, and being a history fanatic, and a fan of all things trivialesque & stupid, I impulsively purchased the book. I'm so glad I did. As another reviewer said, the book is full of everything from, "Oh, really?" to "OH WOW!" and very 'punny' jokes. Totally worth the money. I'm glad it was on display, or otherwise I may have never known of it's existence.

Fun Read

This is a fun book. The entries are one page little-known facts and anecdotes from history. I found the entries to be from slightly interesting to Wow! Plus, there are several laughs thrown in along the way. The one page entries made this perfect bedtime reading for me.

Light reading on a weighty topic!

I really enjoy trivia and I really enjoy history so it was nice to see them combined in a really funny collection. This is a collection of entertaining short, historical tales flavored with pieces of trivia and stupid acts through the ages. Leland Gregory has also peppered these narratives with "punny" jokes that are sure to make you crack a smile.