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by Antal Parody (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd (22 Sep 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843171384
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843171386
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.6 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 226,411 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Eccentrically - indeed, irresponsibly - compiled, packed with bizarre ideas, hopeless theories, impossible dreams, preposterous statements, loony prophecies, mad scientists, demented technicians, useless inventions, and much of the often deranged history of our planet, A Shite History of Nearly Everything doesn't just challenge our view of the history of the world; it challenges our very sanity!

About the Author
Of Hungarian extraction, Antal Parody (originally Parodi) fled to Britain from either Buda or Pest - sources differ - in the late 1940s, following the collapse of the so-called 'Mashed-Potato Revolution'. Described as 'a genius' by the Bookseller, he is the author of two previous bestsellers. Sadly, Professzor-Doktor Parody now lives in exile in Europe, following a 'misunderstanding' with the City of Glasgow Police in 2003.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Instructive, 8 Jan 2006
The book is packed with little facts that might not all be relevant, but that are always interesting and fun if you're a trivia lover. I couldn't put this book down and almost read it all in one sitting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Read, 16 Jun 2007
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I was completely surprised by this book. I thought it would be a parody of "a short history of time" or just a bunch of jokes about what history has conjured up.

It isnt, it is an excellent book of facts and comment about creation, the earth, inventions, art, sport, religion, travel, armageddon and much more.

The facts are really very interesting and the anecdotes and comments even more so.

A very good read.
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