A History of the World Through Body Parts

(Hardback)

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From famous craniums to prominent breasts, ancient spleens and bound feet, this book will bring history to life in a whole new way. With their inimitable wit and probing intelligence, authors Kathy and Ross Petras look at the role the human body has played throughout history as each individual part becomes a jumping-off point for a wider look at the times. In far-ranging, quirky-yet-interrelated stories, learn about Charles II of Spains jaw and the repercussions of inbreeding, what Anne Boleyns heart says about the Crusades and the trend of dispersed burials, and what can be learned about the Aztecs through Moctezumas pierced lip.A History of the World Through Body Partsis packed with fascinating little-known historical facts and anecdotes that will entertain, enlighten, and delight even the most well-read history buff.

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2022 Holiday Gift Book pick

"Perfect for gifting"

--Crime Reads

"Readers of unique history will devour this book, but it's also a great way to get someone interested in a narrower version of a broader subject."

--The Bookworm Sez

"Clever, informative, entertaining...this quick-reading book will appeal to teens and adult readers who like an offbeat view of history."

--Library Journal

Author Bio

Kathryn & Ross Petras are a brother-and-sister writing team and authors of many word-oriented books like theNew York TimesbestsellerYou're Saying It Wrong, THAT DOESN'T MEAN WHAT YOU THINK IT MEANS, as well asVery Bad PoetryandWretched Writing. They've also compiled a series of bestselling quote books likeAge Doesn't Matter Unless You're a CheeseandIt Always Seems Impossible Until It's Done, as well as the page-a-day calendarThe 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said(now in its 24th year with over 4.8 million copies sold) and its counterpartThe 365 Smartest Things Ever Said. They also do a podcast, a sort ofCar Talkabout words, with NPR's KMUW calledYou're Saying It Wrong.