Explore fascinating people, places and events with this collection of articles, lists and anecdotes covering the vast range of history from ancient to recent times. History lovers will find new angles on familiar topics while trivia fans will enjoy plenty of obscure and unusual facts. In more than 80 informative and entertaining articles, read about history's shortest war, the Bavarian Illuminati, renowned women of the Wild West, ancient world chemical warfare, America's first foreign war and much more. Softcover, 272 pages. Paper. 5 1/2"L x 8 1/4"H.