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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: London is a unique collection of strange laws, heroic deeds, surprising revelations & other quirky stories that have shaped the unique history of Britain's capital. London's long history is an extraordinarily rich source of amazing facts, whether your interest is political, social, architectural or historical, you will find a variety of topics in this alternative guide to London. Brief, accessible & entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing & extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising & little-known facts & stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb & entertain in equal measure. About the Author Stephen Halliday is a historian specialising in British & industrial history. He is an authority on the history of London, with a special interest in the great engineering works. He is the author of The Great Stink: Sir Joseph Bazalgette & the Cleansing of the Victorian Metropolis (Sutton 1999) & Amazing & Extraordinary London Underground Facts. He contributes articles & reviews to magazines such as Literary Review, Times Higher Education, BBC History & History Today. ...

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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts The Olympics

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The Olympics is a unique and entertaining collection of facts surrounding the Olympic Games. From their origins in ancient Greece to the most famous Olympic medalists, the book covers a range of fascinating trivia for every sport lover to enjoy. You can discover the athletes who have set the marks for modern sporting excellence, and wonder at the records set by competitors across the years. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The "Amazing And Extraordinary Facts" series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure. About the Author Stephen Halliday is a
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Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The Olympics is a unique & entertaining collection of facts surrounding the Olympic Games. From their origins in ancient Greece to the most famous Olympic medalists, the book covers a range of fascinating trivia for every sport lover to enjoy. You can discover the athletes who have set the marks for modern sporting excellence, & wonder at the records set by competitors across the years. Brief, accessible & entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The " Amazing & Extraordinary Facts" series presents interesting, surprising & little-known facts & stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb & entertain in equal measure. About the Author Stephen Halliday is a historian specialising in British & industrial history & is an authority on the history of London. He is the author of The Great Stink: Sir Joseph Bazalgette & the Cleansing of the Victorian Metropolis (Sutton 1999) & Amazing & Extraordinary London Underground Facts. A Cambridge University lecturer, he contributes articles & reviews to magazines such as Literary Review, Times Higher Education, BBC History & History Today.

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