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A History of the World Through Body Parts

The Stories Behind the Organs, Appendages, Digits, and the Like Attached to (or Detached from) Famous Bodies
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Kathryn Petras ; Ross Petras
A grab bag of historic spleens, chins, and more, this is your ultimate literary dissection of body parts throughout history!  From famous craniums to prominent breasts, ancient spleens and bound feet, this book will bring history to life...
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A grab bag of historic spleens, chins, and more, this is your ultimate literary dissection of body parts throughout history! 

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 Kathryn 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 Spain’s jaw and the repercussions of inbreeding, what Anne Boleyn’s heart says about the Crusades and the trend of dispersed burials, and what can be learned about Lady Xoc’s pierced tongue. A History of the World Through Body Parts is packed with fascinating little-known historical facts and anecdotes that will entertain, enlighten, and delight even the most well-read history buff.

BESTSELLING AUTHORS: Kathryn and Ross Petras have authored the New York Times bestseller You’re Saying It Wrong and the hit calendar The 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said, now in its 24th year with over 4.8 million copies sold!

ENGAGING CONTENT: Packed with rich material told with a lively and humorous voice, take a trip through history in this unique, exciting way. 

QUIRKY HISTORY FANS REJOICE!: For fans of The Disappearing Spoon, Wicked Plants, The Violinist’s Thumb, The Sawbones Book and Strange Histories!

Perfect for:

  • History buffs and pop history fans
  • Father’s Day, birthday, and holiday shoppers
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Size: 6 X 9 V
Age Range: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 08/30/2022
ISBN: 9781797202846
08/30/2022

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